Market Reacts to Tariffs and Earnings

On Tuesday, US stock futures saw a decline as investors grappled with the latest economic data, earnings reports, and the implications of new tariffs. President Donald Trump's approval of a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports has stirred the markets, leading to cautious trading.

Early Trading Figures

By 4:30 am ET, the Dow Jones had fallen by 0.22%, with the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 also experiencing drops of 0.41% and 0.31% respectively. Meanwhile, currency markets remained relatively stable, with the euro holding steady against the US dollar at $1.03136 at 4:29 am ET.