S&P 500 Futures Slip Ahead of Inflation Data and Strait of Hormuz Talks

S&P 500 futures declined as doubts grew over a potential deal regarding the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a flat performance for the index. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures fell by 58 points, or 0.11%. Meanwhile, WTI crude oil rose by 1% to over $79 a barrel. Investors are also anticipating consumer and producer price index readings this week to gauge inflation, with Fed funds futures indicating a 44% likelihood of a Fed interest rate hike in September, down from 67% a week prior. Monitoring these developments is crucial for investors as they could influence stock prices moving forward.