U.S. Markets Slide as Shutdown Threat and Trade Tensions Weigh on Investors

Stock futures dip as lawmakers debate a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown and tariff disputes fuel economic uncertainty.

U.S. stock futures declined Thursday morning with the looming risk of a partial government shutdown and ongoing trade tensions impacting market sentiment.
The Senate is debating a short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown, with Democrats proposing a one-month extension to allow for further negotiations.
President Trump's escalating tariff threats, including potential penalties on European Union imports, continue to heighten fears of inflation and economic slowdown.
Recent economic data showed cooling consumer inflation, but investors are awaiting February Producer Price Index figures and weekly jobless claims for further insights.
Major companies like Intel and Adobe saw significant stock movements, while Wall Street strategists have downgraded U.S. equity outlooks amidst heightened volatility.