Markets Slip as Inflation Data and Geopolitical Tensions Influence Investor Sentiment

Stocks edged lower as investors digested a lower-than-expected inflation report and progress in US-China trade negotiations, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq ending their winning streaks but remaining near record highs. Key movers included Tesla, Oracle, and oil stocks, while Bitcoin approached its all-time high amid positive economic signals. Major indices futures showed slight declines ahead of upcoming earnings reports and economic data releases.