Markets steady as 87% of S&P 500 firms beat forecasts amid Trump-Fed dispute

U.S. Stock futures remained stable amid the earnings season and comments from Trump regarding Fed Chair Powell. A robust 87% of reported S&P 500 firms surpassed analysts’ expectations, highlighting strong corporate performance.

Despite a temporary market slide following Trump’s remarks about Powell, investor sentiment quickly recovered. Meanwhile, Asian markets presented mixed outcomes, with Japan’s Nikkei and Australia’s ASX 200 gaining, while India’s benchmarks faced slight declines.