Stock futures showed slight gains in overnight trading amid uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s tariff plans on key U.S. trading partners. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 77 points, S&P 500 futures increased by 0.2%, and Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.6%. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated that tariff rates on Mexico and Canada remain uncertain, while a 10% duty on China imports is confirmed. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted Mexico’s offer to match U.S. tariffs on China to avoid their own tariffs. Investor Warren Buffett warned that tariffs could trigger inflation and harm consumers. Market volatility has risen due to trade policy uncertainty, with major indexes showing losses in February. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies rallied after Trump announced a strategic crypto reserve including bitcoin and ether, with bitcoin jumping 10% to nearly $94,000. The week also features the key February jobs report. — news from CNBC
