Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures edge lower ahead of key US inflation data due later today.
US stock index futures retreated in early European trading on Wednesday, reflecting caution ahead of upcoming inflation figures. Dow Jones futures fell 0.30% to near 50,750, while S&P 500 futures declined 0.40% to around 7,360. Nasdaq 100 futures saw a sharper drop of 0.61%, trading close to 28,950.
The pullback follows a period of consolidation as markets await the latest consumer price index (CPI) report, which could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations. Recent data has shown mixed signals on inflation, keeping investors on edge.
No immediate market reaction was reported beyond the futures movement, with cash markets yet to open in the US.