Index futures decline amid US-China trade uncertainty

After gains in the previous session, US equity benchmarks, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, came under pressure as futures slipped amid lingering uncertainty over trade negotiations between Washington and Beijing.

Investors are closely watching for a possible meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, which could help ease tensions. Expectations around the meeting are adding to market volatility.

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Falling VIX signals investor adaptation, but debt risks persist

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) is trending lower, reflecting investors' growing adaptation to the current uncertainty tied to the White House's policies and the tariff agenda. Market participants are gradually adjusting to the unstable flow of information.

However, concerns remain over the rising US government debt and potential capital outflows, factors that could weigh on the S&P 500 going forward. These risks continue to raise questions about the long-term resilience of financial markets.

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