China trade talks in London and downward revisions to U.S. payroll estimates—suggesting the Fed may consider cutting interest rates later this year, a move typically supportive for stocks. S&P 500 futures traded up marginally this morning after most Asian markets rose and Europe stayed flat in early trading.

Stock index futures were almost flat on Monday, as investors turned their attention to the U.S.-China trade talks expected to be held later in the day. S&P 500 futures (SPX) +0.1%, Nasdaq 100 futures (US100:IND) were unchanged,

London's benchmark index slipped on Monday after rounding off four weeks of gains, as caution prevailed ahead of much-awaited U.S.-China talks later in the day.