Investors await bank earnings, inflation figures, and Fed commentary amid heightened geopolitical tensions and AI chip restrictions.
US stock futures showed little change early Tuesday as markets braced for a busy week of earnings, inflation data, and Federal Reserve signals. Major banks kick off the second-quarter reporting season, while the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report and remarks from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh could reshape interest rate expectations.
Geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran added caution, alongside Nvidia’s move to tighten access to its AI chips under US export restrictions. Recent volatility in tech shares, particularly in the AI sector, has kept investors on edge.
The combination of corporate results, economic indicators, and central bank guidance will determine whether equities can recover from recent losses. Futures for the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and NASDAQ remained mixed ahead of the key catalysts.