Dow Futures rise as US-Japan trade deal boosts markets; earnings from Alphabet, Tesla, and chipmaker woes in focus.

Stock futures are higher Wednesday as investors welcome news that the U.S. reached a trade agreement with Japan and prepare for the release of quarterly results from major technology companies.

Wall Street dipped to small losses in premarket trading, but indexes remained near record highs on another big day for corporate earnings reports

U.S. stock index futures were muted on Friday, taking a breather after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq closed the previous session at record highs on upbeat earnings and economic data, while Netflix's standout profit failed to ignite enthusiasm.

Asian shares are mixed and U.S. futures have edged higher after U.S. stocks logged their third straight winning week

Dow Futures dip as investors brace for key earnings, Fed signals, and global trade tensions ahead of Tuesday’s open.

With the deadline for tariffs now moved to August 1, investors are pinning their hopes on negotiations to stave off an all-out trade war. "Market volatility is likely to pick up, but the latest development does not constitute an escalation in the trade war," UBS analysts said.

Markets are mostly maintaining their all-time highs despite Trump’s tariffs, threats to Fed independence, and analysts reducing their expectations for U.S. GDP growth. Investors are instead enjoying a “Goldilocks scenario,