European shares fell for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, as bets on an aggressive half-point cut in U.S. interest rates next month collapsed following a more measured than expected message from Federal Reserve officials.
* Pence delays China speech amid "positive signs" on talks - WSJ
The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high on Friday, as U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's decision to defer a planned speech on China policy rekindled optimism over trade talks between the world's two largest economies.
* Indexes up: Dow 0.45%, S&P 0.23%, Nasdaq 0.14% (Updates prices, comments)
* Indexes dip: Dow 0.09 pct, S&P 0.23 pct, Nasdaq 0.47 pct (Updates to open)
* Futures down: Dow 0.19%, S&P 0.27%, Nasdaq 0.46% (Adds comment, updates prices)
June 21 U.S. stock index futures dipped on Friday, after a strong rally in the prior session that helped the S&P 500 hit a record high, as rising tensions between the United States and Iran kept investors on edge.
Strong Chinese export data and the U.S.-Mexico deal to avoid new import tariffs bolstered the mood on European stock markets on Monday, while car company shares also got a lift from signs of moves to revive Fiat-Chrysler and Renault's merger.
* U.S. gives Chinese exporters more time before higher tariffs
* U.S. gives Chinese exporters more time before higher tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he was "not talking boots on the ground" should military action be necessary against Iran, and said any conflict would not last long.