In the early hours of Tuesday, U.S. stock futures showed a slight decline, potentially breaking a two-day winning streak. Traders seem to be balancing the urge for bargain hunting with the possibility of increased volatility.
Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down by 4 points, representing less than a 0.1% decrease. S&P 500 futures remained unchanged, while Nasdaq 100 futures were experiencing a 0.1% drop.
On Monday, the majority of S&P 500 stocks saw an increase. According to data from the Commerce Department, retail sales in February rose by 0.2% from January after seasonal adjustments. Economists had anticipated a 0.6% increase, but excluding auto sales, the actual rise matched their expectations.