Stock futures are little changed as investors await more trade news and fresh inflation data: Live updates
Stock futures were little changed on Thursday, as investors await more clarity on U.S. trade policy.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average pulled back 38 points, or 0.09%. S&P 500 futures slipped 0.1%, alongside Nasdaq 100 futures.
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