Stock Futures Fall as Chip Stocks Tumble Again; Fed Officials to Speak

U.S. stock index futures slipped on Monday, as a selloff in semiconductor shares resumed. Investors are now turning their attention to scheduled remarks from Federal Reserve officials later this week. The decline follows last week’s losses in the tech sector, with major chipmakers leading the drop. Analysts say concerns over slowing demand and rising trade tensions are weighing on the group. Federal Reserve policymakers are set to deliver speeches that may offer clues on interest rate policy. Markets are looking for signs of whether the central bank will cut rates or hold steady in the coming months. Trading is expected to remain cautious until the Fed’s comments provide more direction.