US stock futures traded flat as investors faced the tough reality that despite trade tensions easing President Trump's tariffs still stand to deal a blow to the economy.

Futures on Wall Street are currently trading with losses, indicating a negative start to the trading day on Wednesday. In-line with analyst expectations, the dip that came on Wall Street during Tuesday's trading session got bought into and the indices ended off the lows of the day.

U.S. stock futures point lower after indexes' recent rally pauses, Lowe's stock rises after its quarterly profit beats estimates, and Target shares fall after it cuts its full-year sales outlook. Here's what investors need to know today.

U.S. stock futures point to a lower open, a day after stocks made a comeback to close higher despite Moody's stripping the U.S. of its top AAA rating.

At least seven Fed officials including St. Louis Fed President Alberto Musalem are expected to speak later in the day. "The hawks are expected to support the current 'wait-and-see' approach, with the doves most likely highlighting the recent soft inflation report and the lingering uncertainty from tariffs,

Investing.com-- U.S. stock index futures reversed early gains to drift lower in Asian trade on Tuesday China warned that the U.S.’ chip export restrictions were undermining a recent trade truce between Washington and Beijing.

U.S. stock futures point to a lower open, with corporate news in focus.

U.S. stock futures dipped on Monday after closing higher for the day and the week on Friday. Futures were trading lower in premarket.

Of interest, the US 30-year Treasury saw its yield top 5% for the first time since October of 2023 as the market demands a higher yield for higher risk. The US 10-year, which is significant for the US mortgage industry, also saw its yield rise 1.67% to 4.56%, which may increase market flows from equities to bonds.

US stock futures slip amid mixed earnings. Target cuts sales outlook but Lowe's tops estimates. 30-year bond yield hits 5% and oil prices rise.