why US. stock futures down february 7 2012

why US. stock futures down february 7 2012 ; U.S. stock index futures fell on Tuesday, indicating equities may fall for a second straight session, as talks to secure a new bailout for Greece and avoid an unruly default had yet to bear fruit.

U.S. stock-index futures dropped as China said industrial output growth will probably slow and investors waited for Greece’s politicians to accept spending cuts needed to secure financial aid.

Futures on the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index expiring in March fell 0.3 percent to 1,335.7 at 6:47 a.m. in New York. Dow Jones Industrial Average futures expiring the same month slid 19 points, or 0.2 percent, to 12,757 today. For the latest updates on the stock market, visit Stock Market Today For the latest updates PRESS CTR + D or visit Stock Market news Today

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