US equity-index futures saw slight gains, with the S&P 500 futures advancing 0.2% in early trading after the underlying index edged higher on Friday. The dollar remained in a narrow range as market participants awaited US-China talks, which are expected to precede a leaders' summit later in the week.
This movement in futures indicates a cautiously optimistic sentiment among investors as they look towards diplomatic developments. The stability of the dollar suggests that currency markets are also in a holding pattern, not reacting strongly to immediate economic data but rather anticipating geopolitical events.
