Wall Street Regains Footing as Earnings Season Continues Amid Trade Tensions

U.S. stock futures edged higher Tuesday as markets stabilized following a volatile week. Dow and S&P 500 futures ROSE 0.2%, while Nasdaq futures gained 0.3%. The rebound comes after Friday's selloff triggered by a trifecta of economic concerns: disappointing jobs data, fresh tariff threats, and inflationary signals.

Palantir shares surged in extended trading after reporting its first billion-dollar revenue quarter, beating analyst expectations. Earnings focus now shifts to AMD and Rivian today, with McDonald's and Disney reporting Wednesday.

Trade tensions remain a persistent undercurrent. The Trump administration continues escalating tariff threats, with new measures against India announced Monday and broader global tariffs set to take effect later this week. Market participants appear to be adopting a wait-and-see approach, balancing earnings Optimism against geopolitical risks.