Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as investors eye earnings ahead

Group 1: Market Overview - US stocks showed little movement ahead of corporate earnings reports, with Dow Jones Industrial Average futures down 0.2%, S&P 500 futures down 0.1%, and Nasdaq 100 futures also down 0.1% [1] - The previous day saw a rally in stocks, particularly driven by Apple reaching a new record high, which positively impacted tech stocks [1] Group 2: Earnings Focus - Investors are closely watching major earnings reports this week, particularly from Netflix and General Motors, with attention on Netflix's advertising business and live programming amid stock volatility [2] - For General Motors, the focus will be on tariffs and the potential impact of the end of the federal EV tax credit on sales [2] Group 3: Trade Relations and Economic Factors - Signs indicate a potential easing of US-China trade tensions, with President Trump signing a rare earths deal with Australia and expressing optimism about reaching a "fair deal" with Chinese President Xi Jinping [3] - The ongoing government shutdown is now the third-longest in US history, with no plans to end it despite increasing economic pressures [3] Group 4: Interest Rates and Inflation - Markets are anticipating another quarter-point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve at its upcoming two-day meeting, with the CPI consumer inflation report being a key factor in this decision [4]