"Tech and Rate-Cut Doubts Lead to US Futures Fall in Stock Market Today"

US stock futures fell as doubts about interest rate cuts and the strength of tech stocks weighed on the market. Apple and Tesla contributed to the decline, with concerns over iPhone sales in China and a shutdown at Tesla's Berlin Gigafactory. The Federal Reserve's potential rate cuts also faced uncertainty after comments by Atlanta Fed president Raphael Bostic, with investors awaiting Fed Chair Jerome Powell's testimony for further guidance. Meanwhile, bitcoin briefly touched $68,000 before retreating, and Target's earnings beat Wall Street forecasts, causing its shares to rise. Target's CEO mentioned the upcoming US presidential election and emphasized the importance of providing a special shopping experience for consumers during uncertain times.