"Stock Futures Slip as Inflation Data and Profit Warnings Weigh on Investors"
Stock futures are slipping as investors focus on upcoming inflation data, interest rates, and the start of the second-quarter earnings season. Futures on the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average are down, while Nasdaq 100 futures lead the losses. Investors are anticipating US consumer and producer inflation reports later in the week, which could influence the Federal Reserve's rate hike decisions. Additionally, concerns about deflation in China and upcoming financial results from big banks like JPMorgan and Citi are impacting market sentiment.