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Stock futures fell early Thursday after the S&P 500 saw its first negative session in four, pressured by a slide in Boeing shares following a crash in India.S&P 500 futures lost nearly 0.6%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were down 0.5%.
U.S. and Chinese officials said on Tuesday they had agreed on a framework to get their trade truce back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths while offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions.
While the S&P 500 reached the critical 6,000 level, it struggled to maintain momentum, signaling possible market hesitancy amid economic uncertainty.
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US stock futures trod water on Monday ahead of renewed US-China trade talks in London, as investors watched for signs either side is willing to dial down tensions and reach a tariff deal.
US stock futures climbed on Friday amid signs of a potential truce in the acrimonious feud between President Trump and Elon Musk, with the crucial monthly US jobs report on deck.
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On Wednesday, a US auto parts group, MEMA, the Vehicle Suppliers Association, has urged immediate action over China's tighter controls on rare earth exports, warning the move could soon disrupt car production.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that it was “extremely hard” to make a deal with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, at a time when the White House has been suggesting the two leaders could talk this week amid rising trade tensions.