U.S. stock futures edged downward early Thursday as market participants navigated a murky mix of trade-related developments, escalating geopolitical tensions, and awaited key inflation indicators. President Donald Trump signaled a possible delay in implementing new tariffs,

The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite index lost more than 1 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.8 percent, dragged down by three of its 30 stocks.

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The major U.S. index futures on the Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq are currently pointing to a notably lower open for the markets on Friday, with stocks likely to show a significant move back to the downside after ending the previous session modestly higher.

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Stocks have been trading sideways all day, but the Dow, especially, has been stuck in a narrow range. The blue-chip index was recently up 17 points, moving in and out of positive territory. It has traded as low as 42,

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Futures on Wall Street are down even after US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with China is "done" and is only subject to approval from leaders of both countries. However, Dow futures are currently down 150 points,