Stock Futures Fall as Markets Brace for Trade Deal News Ahead of Busy Earnings Week
Stock futures were retreating early Monday as a busy week for earnings awaits.
Traders will have plenty to digest in the coming days. Four of the so-called Magnificent Seven technology names report on Wednesday and Thursday–Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple, and Amazon. On top of that key economic data on growth, inflation, and jobs are due. And President Donald Trump will mark his first 100 days in office on Wednesday.
It’s been a tumultuous few months since he took over. His focus on tariffs for imported goods has caused uncertainty for companies and consumers and led to broad declines in stocks.