US stock futures fall as trade signals remain unclear, causing cautious investor sentiment.
US Index Futures Slip Amid Mixed Trade Sentiment Signals
The US Stock Market Futures Fall Due, to Changing Trade Indicators.
At the start of Tuesday morning, in the U.S. there was a decrease in index futures like the Dow Jones Industrial Average and contracts, for the S&P 500. Nasdaq 100 showing small declines too.
In the news, about trade negotiations, the updates have been a bit unclear lately. Some signs point to progress. We’re still waiting for any major breakthrough moments to happen. With tensions in geopolitics continuing to simmer it’s no wonder that many people, in the market are playing it safe and avoiding taking risks until things become more certain.
Ahead of earnings reports and economic data due this week is a trend, in the market that has made investors more cautious and led some to switch to safer investments amidst uncertain outcomes. The U.S. dollar remained stable as Treasury yields saw an increase, during this period.
The beginning of the day saw activity, in currency and commodity markets; nevertheless, unexpected changes in trade could promptly impact foreign exchange volatility and lead to a rise in the demand, for gold and other safe-haven assets.
