US Stock markets today: Wall Street futures inched up before opening bell, US-China trade talks enter 2nd day

Amidst ongoing China-US trade talks in London, Wall Street experienced a mostly flat early trading session. Hopes for a tariff reduction deal persist, though confusion surrounding potential ramifications has led some companies, like Designer Brands, to lower financial guidance. European markets showed mixed performance, while Asian markets reacted nervously to geopolitical tensions, particularly in Chinese stocks.