(Reuters) -Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Wednesday as signs that U.S. tariff policies were clouding corporate outlooks and spurring inflation weighed on record-high markets. U.S.

Some of the major companies slated to report before the opening bell include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Travelers, GE Aerospace and PepsiCo.

Dow Jones futures were little changed early Thursday, along with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures. NvidiaNVDA chipmaker Taiwan SemiconductorTSM and GE AerospaceGE jumped on strong earnings and guidance.

(Reuters) -Futures tracking the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 edged higher on Tuesday as investors geared up for earnings from major Wall Street lenders as well as inflation data that could sway expectations around how soon the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.

U.S. stock futures hovered near flatline Thursday following a choppy prior session marked by sharp reactions to speculation about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s job security. President Donald Trump later calmed nerves by denying any immediate intent to remove Powell,

The major U.S. index futures traded modestly lower early Wednesday after a lackluster performance in the previous session. More inflation data is on the horizon, even as traders await clarity on the tariff front and anxiously hope for a healthy second-quarter earnings season.

U.S. stock index futures barely budged on Thursday, as results from Taiwan's TSMC failed to shake investors from their cautious mood following a rollercoaster session marked by concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence.

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