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US stocks were mixed on Tuesday as the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record high, driven by positive earnings from UnitedHealth. The S&P 500 rose slightly while the Nasdaq fell. Investors are increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, bolstered by better-than-expected retail sales data. However, concerns remain about consumer debt and the potential for an economic slowdown.
US stock futures traded lower ahead of major bank earnings, with a focus on interest rate impact. Big banks like JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo are set to report, and analysts expect a 5% increase in S&P 500 company earnings for the first quarter. Fed speakers and geopolitical risks in the Middle East are also in focus, with crude prices rising due to elevated risks but set for weekly losses on concerns over US monetary policy.
U.S. stock futures showed minimal movement after a down week for major averages, with concerns over inflation and big bank earnings looming. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures dipped slightly, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures saw marginal gains. The market's first losing week in 10 was attributed to underperformance by mega-cap tech stocks and rising Treasury yields. Traders are awaiting inflation data and big bank earnings this week to gain clarity on the path of rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Stock futures were little changed as investors awaited earnings reports from big banks. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite closed higher, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains. The latest producer price index report showed lower-than-anticipated inflation, adding to trader optimism. Investors are considering whether a strong economy could push stocks higher by the end of the year. The three major averages are on track for a winning week. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, Citi, BlackRock, and State Street are scheduled to report second-quarter earnings. Traders will also be watching for import prices and consumer sentiment data. The odds of the Federal Reserve raising rates further have decreased after softer-than-expected economic data.