Stock Futures Steady Ahead of Inflation Data and Earnings Reports

Stock futures showed minimal changes as traders waited for more inflation data and analyzed earnings reports. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures were just above the flatline, while S&P 500 futures fell slightly. Nasdaq-100 futures decreased by 0.1%. The July reading of the U.S. producer price index is due for release, with economists expecting a 0.2% increase from the previous month. This matters for investors because upcoming data could influence market expectations for potential rate hikes, impacting asset prices.