US futures experienced slight fluctuations on Monday as major indexes struggled to bounce back from the previous week’s sell-off. This sell-off was influenced by comments regarding upcoming tariffs, creating a cautious atmosphere in the market.

Futures for the S&P 500 and Dow Jones increased by 0.01%, while Nasdaq futures remained unchanged. The commitment to impose 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada was reaffirmed, with the implementation date set for March 4. Additionally, there were indications of potential discussions with the Russian President about significant economic development transactions.

In after-hours trading, Palantir’s stock continued to decline, falling over 10% during regular trading hours and an additional 3% in post-market activity. The online healthcare provider Him & Hers saw a drastic drop, with its stock decreasing by 18% following an earnings report that indicated declining margins and increasing costs. Wall Street is preparing for new US consumer confidence data to be released on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. ET, following last week’s consumer sentiment index data that contributed to market instability.

Attention is also focused on Home Depot, which is set to release its earnings report before the market opens on Tuesday. Nvidia’s earnings report, scheduled for Wednesday, is expected to be a key point of interest for investors as the chip manufacturer faces challenges related to tariffs and export controls.

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