Dow futures dip as stocks eye record highs ahead of U.S.-China talks and inflation reports

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• Stock futures ticked lower on Sunday night as the S&P 500’s recent rally has brought it within 2.4% of its all-time high reached in February, before President Donald Trump’s trade war ravaged markets. That comes ahead of a big week, which will see another round of U.S.-China trade talks and key inflation reports.

U.S. stock futures pointed downward on Sunday night ahead of a big week that will be highlighted by more U.S.-China trade talks and fresh inflation data.