U.S. stock index futures slipped on Thursday as signs of rising tensions in the Middle East weighed on risk sentiment and investors sought more clarity on Washington's recent trade deals with China.

U.S. stock futures edged downward early Thursday as market participants navigated a murky mix of trade-related developments, escalating geopolitical tensions, and awaited key inflation indicators. President Donald Trump signaled a possible delay in implementing new tariffs,

US stock market futures dipped on Thursday as investors turned cautious ahead of key May inflation data and fresh tariff threats from President Trump. The Dow Jones fell nearly 300 points, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures dropped 0.

Wall Street trended lower in premarket trading early Thursday as the crash of another Boeing passenger jet dominated headlines and sent the troubled aerospace giant's stock spiraling.

US stock futures declined by up to 0.7 percent on June 12, as investor sentiment turned cautious following renewed trade threats of unilateral tariffs by from US President Trump on trading partners in coming weeks, and a rise in crude oil prices after simmering middle east tensions involving Iran.

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average ... Meanwhile, markets are headed for a big week of economic data and commentary as Wall Street waits for more clues on how much tariffs are impacting ...