U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as weak data from China brought back fears of a slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy, ...
REUTERS: U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Monday as weak data from China brought back fears of a slowdown in the world's second-biggest economy, while investors awaited more news on trade ahead of a tariff deadline later in the week.
In a quiet start to the week, market participants are expected to keep a close watch on trade as planned U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports kick in on Dec. 15 that will cover several consumer products, including mobile phones and toys. At 7:00 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were down 37 points, or 0.13per cent. S&P 500 e-minis were down 4 points, or 0.13per cent and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 10.75 points, or 0.13per cent.Among stocks, 3M Co shares dropped 1per cent in premarket trading after Citigroup cut its rating on the industrial conglomerate's shares to"neutral".
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