U.S. stock futures edged lower Wednesday evening as investors reviewed several third-quarter earnings releases and developments in U.S.-China trade relations. Futures on the Nasdaq 100 (NDX), the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), and the S&P 500 Index (SPX) were down 0.01%, 0.2%, and 0.03%, respectively, at 6:38 p.m. EDT on October 22.
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In Wednesday’s regular session, the S&P 500, the Dow Jones, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.5%, 0.7%, and 0.9%, respectively. The fall came amid the ongoing U.S. government shutdown and renewed U.S.-China trade tensions.
Looking ahead, Friday’s CPI report could influence the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision. On the earnings front, several key companies such as Intel (INTC), Ford (F), Honeywell (HON), and American Airlines (AAL) are scheduled to report quarterly numbers tomorrow.
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