Dow, Nasdaq Futures slip ahead of data; Fed cuts in focus
US stock futures edged lower on Tuesday, with Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq 100 futures down 0.17-0.23% as traders awaited consumer confidence, durable goods, and housing data. Fed independence concerns resurfaced after Trump fired Governor Lisa Cook. Economist Jeremy Siegel said the Fed has "turned the corner" but Powell must cut rates fast enough to satisfy markets.