S&P 500 Futures were flat at 7,545.75 points, Nasdaq 100 Futures steadied at 30,533.75 points, while Dow Jones Futures dropped 0.2% to 52,583.0 points
U.S. stock index futures moved in a tight band on Tuesday evening after the stock market ended the second quarter on a positive note amid sustained gains in technology shares.
Focus now turns to an upcoming address by U.S. central bank Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday for more cues on interest rates, especially after the bank struck a hawkish note in its June meeting.
S&P 500 Futures were flat at 7,545.75 points by 00:04 GMT. Nasdaq 100 Futures steadied at 30,533.75 points, while Dow Jones Futures dropped 0.2% to 52,583.0 points.
Among major aftermarket movers, Nike Inc declined almost 3% after the sportswear brand clocked strong earnings but forecast a revenue drop in the first half of fiscal 2027.
Warsh is set to speak at a European Central Bank forum in Portugal on Wednesday, marking his first public appearance after his debut central bank policy meeting in mid-June.
The central bank chair is not expected to provide any clear forward guidance, especially after he signalled plans to curtail communication from the bank.
But investors will be holding out for any comments on inflation and the economy, amid growing expectations that the bank will hike interest rates later this year. The bank’s June meeting showed a growing number of policymakers in favour of such a move.
Warsh’s address also comes after some positive labour data on Tuesday. Signs of resilience in the labour market give the bank more confidence to hold or hike interest rates.
Inflation was also seen turning sticky in recent months, largely in part due to higher energy prices stemming from the U.S. war on Iran. Oil prices dropped sharply in June after both countries agreed to cease hostilities, although doubts remained over a lasting peace deal.
Rising chip costs also factored into concerns over high inflation, especially after Apple Inc hiked the prices of several devices in June.
Beyond the bank chair’s address, focus this week is also on key nonfarm payrolls data for more cues on the economy and interest rates.

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