Live index futures choppy movement in live index futures

Choppy movement in live index futures reflects mixed sentiment after recent data points. Nasdaq futures slip 0.2% while S&P futures hold steady. Short-term momentum indicators suggest a consolidation phase before the next trend move. Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox In the latest escalation of his trade war, President Trump threatened China with an additional 50% tariff starting on April 9 if Beijing did not remove 34% levies on US imports. Futures pricing in the live index space suggests a cautious bullish bias ahead of US GDP release. Dow futures trade flat as markets await clarity on growth sustainability amid mixed housing market data.