Futures for the major U.S. stock indexes are pointing toward a mostly unchanged open on Thursday, suggesting a pause after gains in the previous session. Uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s trade policy stance continues to weigh on investor sentiment,

Stock futures are pointing to a slightly higher open on Wednesday after a sluggish start to the week amid uncertainty about U.S. trade policy.

Monday reported a significant slowdown in U.S. dividend growth for Q2 2025. U.S. common dividend increases in Q2 were $9.8 billion, down 49.8% from $19.5 billion in Q1 2025 and down 52.1% from $20.4 billion in Q2 2024.

Consumer companies rose as traders bet tariffs would not up-end the U.S. holiday spending season.

Wall Street is coming off a holiday-shortened week during which the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite posted fresh all-time highs.

Stocks slip as Trump confirms August tariffs on Japan, S. Korea. Goldman sees gradual hit while Fed rate cut hopes offer support. US stocks analysis today.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 were on track to close higher for the first time in three sessions Wednesday, helped by the Federal Reserve's 2025 rate-cutting plans and a muted response from investors to trade issues.

Dow futures fall as President Donald Trumps tariff deadline approaches, raising fresh concerns on Wall Street. With the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs ending July 9, Trump officials warn duties could return to their harsh “Liberation Day” levels by August 1 unless new trade deals are signed.

The comments came shortly after BRICS leaders issued a joint statement appearing to criticize Trump’s protectionist trade policies.

Consumer Cos Climb as Traders Slough Off Tariff Concerns - Consumer Roundup Provided by Dow Jones Jul 8, 2025, ... (END) Dow Jones Newswires. July 08, 2025 17:44 ET (21:44 GMT)