Stocks may move to the downside in early trading on Wednesday, adding to the losses posted in the previous session. The major index futures are currently pointing to a lower open for the markets, with the S&P 500 futures down by 0.3 percent.
Concerns about the outlook for the global may continue to weigh on the markets following the recent release of disappointing data from overseas.
A recent surge in oil prices may add to the negative sentiment amid worries higher oil prices could keep inflation at elevated levels.
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May 22, 2026 14:46 ET Minutes of the latest Fed policy session was the highlight of the week along with survey data on the U.S. housing market. In Europe, survey data signaled the trends in the euro area private sector. Further, consumer price inflation data from the U.K. was in focus. In Asia, various economic indicators from China drew attention to the health of the economy.