Stock futures fell on Wednesday as traders returning from Independence Day watched headwinds for the global economy and braced for the release of Federal Reserve minutes.
Futures on the S&P 500 (^GSPC) were down about 0.4%, while those on the Dow Jones Industrial Average (^DJI) were down about 0.4%. Nasdaq 100 futures fell about 0.6%.
A surprisingly sharp fall in Chinese services activity has fueled concerns about the health of the world’s second-largest economy, amid rising tensions in the trade war between the United States and China.
Shares of Rivian (RIVN) rose nearly 4% pre-market, looking to extend Monday’s 17% rally, after Amazon said it would roll out the electric vehicle maker’s first pickup trucks in Germany .
Minutes from the Fed’s June meeting could shed light on policymakers’ decision to simultaneously delay a rate hike, while signaling more hikes to come. This information will prepare investors for the crucial June jobs report on Friday.
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