This week's pullback in the price of gold hasn't deterred analysts, who say the structural demand that has underpinned gold's surge this year remains in place.

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Wednesday, signaling a cautious open as investors weighed geopolitical uncertainty against a busy slate of corporate earnings. Renewed doubts over U.S.–China trade relations added a layer of tension to the market tone following fresh remarks from President Donald Trump.

U.S. stocks hit records on Friday after an update on inflation came in a bit less painful than feared. The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and topped its prior all-time high, which was set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 472 points,

Dow Jones futures fell 0.25%, S&P 500 dipped 0.03%, and Nasdaq futures slipped 0.01% early Thursday as US-China trade tensions spooked investors. Tesla dropped 3.04% after mixed earnings, while IBM plunged 7.

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Tuesday, pointing to a subdued open on Wall Street as investors paused following two strong sessions that pushed major indexes back toward record highs. After the recent rally,

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks and the price of gold fell on Wednesday, as momentum on Wall Street reverses. The S&P 500 sank 0.5%, though it’s still within 1% of its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 334 points, or 0.7%, from its record set the day before, while the Nasdaq composite fell 0.9%.

The S&P 500 rose 0.8% and topped its prior all-time high, which was set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rallied 472 points, or 1%, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.1%. Both also set records.

Dow hits record high as U.S. stocks soar. Investors cheered a lighter-than-expected inflation report. The Dow Jones climbed 400 points. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also posted strong gains. Technology and semiconductor stocks led the rally.