Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures steady near records with Trump trade moves, earnings in focus

Group 1 - US stock futures are stabilizing after reaching new record highs, with major indices like the Dow Jones, S&P 500, and Nasdaq hovering around flat lines as investors assess President Trump's trade actions in Japan [1][2] - The S&P 500 closed above 6,800 for the first time, reflecting rising optimism regarding a potential US-China trade deal [2] - Attention is focused on upcoming events including Big Tech earnings, a Federal Reserve rate decision, and a meeting between President Trump and China's President Xi [2][3] Group 2 - President Trump signed trade deals in Japan, emphasizing military spending and support for Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi [3] - The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting is underway, with markets anticipating a second interest-rate cut and looking for insights from Chair Jerome Powell regarding future rate cuts [3] - Earnings reports from major companies such as Visa, UnitedHealth Group, and PayPal are expected, with significant attention on upcoming results from major tech firms including Alphabet, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft [4]