U.S. stock futures are little changed as investors digest new tariffs on copper and imports from Brazil, while Nvidia and Microsoft shares are in focus after both closed at record highs. Here's what investors need to know today.

Global markets were mostly higher and U.S. stock futures were lower as markets continue to focus on President Trump’s tariffs and await U.S. jobless data later Thursday. U.S. markets closed higher Wednesday with the Nasdaq Composite hitting a new record lead by technology stocks.

US stock market today opened slightly lower as Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq futures paused after a powerful tech rally led by Nvidia, which just hit a historic $4 trillion market value. Meanwhile, President Trumps new tariff threats—including a proposed 50% import tax on Brazil and extra tariffs on BRICS nations—are now in focus.

Stock futures are holding steady Thursday morning as investors keep close tabs on developments related to tariffs.

Dow Futures dip as Trump’s tariff threats stir tension; tech rally, Fed debate, and bond demand shape Wall Street outlook.

Stock futures were relatively unchanged on Wednesday evening after the S&P 500 recouped some of its losses from this week's tariff-fueled slide. S&P 500 futures traded just above the flatline, along with Nasdaq 100 futures. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average were also flat.

(Reuters) -U.S. stock index futures eased on Thursday, a day after markets were supported by Nvidia's fleeting $4 trillion milestone, while investors shifted their focus to upcoming economic data and pivotal trade talks.

Nearly 230,000 Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, fewer than economists had expected, according to the latest weekly jobless-claims data, released Thursday. Also, the number of Americans continuing to collect benefits stood at just under 1.