Futures are pointing to opening losses

News Snapshot:

Pinned post – 5.00AM Australian shares are poised to open lower, in line with weak overseas sentiment. It remains to be seen whether Thursday’s results rush will sway futures. Investors also are waiting for January’s jobs data. Equities were lower in Europe and modestly lower in New York as US President Donald Trump continues to challenge global relations. Overnight he called Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky “a dictator”. Markets also are continuing to try to assess how to position for Trump’s evolving tariff plans. The New York Times reported that Trump is keen to strike a new trade deal with China....