With Dow futures CNN trending slightly lower by 0.09%, institutional traders are seen scaling back exposure to cyclical sectors, anticipating softer consumer spending outlooks. “Every country has called us. That’s the beauty of what we do, we put ourselves in the driver’s seat,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One Thursday. “As long as they are giving us something that’s good. For instance, with TikTok as an example, we have a situation with TikTok where China will probably say, ‘We’ll approve a deal, but will you do something on the tariffs?’ The tariffs give us great power to negotiate. They always have.” Dow futures CNN feed shows heightened volatility around CPI data releases, with futures swinging over a 200-point spread in the last 24 hours. Dow futures CNN updates show mixed signals with industrials firm but transport stocks declining. Freight data suggests slower logistics activity, which could pressure industrial averages.