Dow futures slip in wild overnight trading after report that trade talks have stalled

U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower Thursday morning, as investors closely monitor the status of high-level trade talks between the world’s two largest economies. Around 5:50 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a negative open of more than 50 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were marginally lower. Market focus is largely attuned to … Read more

Dow futures jump 200 points on a report China is open to a partial US trade deal

U.S. stock index futures jumped Wednesday morning on a Bloomberg report that said China is open to agreeing to a partial trade deal with the U.S. Around 6 a.m. ET, Dow futures indicated a positive open of about 200 points. Futures on the S&P and Nasdaq were both higher as well. — RECOMMENDED — Become … Read more

China ready to discuss a partial trade deal and will increase US agricultural purchases, reports say

U.S. stock futures pushed higher Wednesday morning after a report suggested that Beijing is willing to discuss a partial trade deal with Washington. Bloomberg reported, citing an official with direct knowledge of the negotiations, that China is willing to talk about a possible agreement as long as no more tariffs are imposed by the President … Read more