U.S. stock index futures slipped on Wednesday after a sharp rally in the previous session, when easing tariff tensions boosted sentiment, as investors focused on AI bellwether Nvidia's upcoming earnings and developments on the trade front.

U.S. stock index futures edged higher Tuesday evening, buoyed by optimism ahead of Nvidias earnings report and a combination of positive trade and economic developments. Futures gains followed a strong session on

U.S. stocks are holding steadier on Wednesday, a day after leaping back within a few good days’ worth of gains from its all-time high. The S&P 500 was up 0.2% in early trading. It’s sitting 3.5% below its record after charging higher amid hopes that the worst of the turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s trade war may have