U.S. Economic Resilience Stands Firm Amid Trade Challenges

U.S. stock index futures remained largely unchanged as trading exhibited choppiness, following an unexpected GDP boost in the second quarter. This growth highlighted the strength of the U.S. economy despite prevailing global trade tensions.

The Commerce Department's report showed GDP increased by 3% in the second quarter, outperforming the 2.4% growth predicted by economists in a Reuters poll.

Meanwhile, the ADP National Employment report noted a rise in private payrolls by 104,000 in July, surpassing the forecasted increase of 75,000 jobs. At 8:31 a.m. ET, various U.S. stock futures saw slight increases, reflecting an optimistic sentiment in the market.

(With inputs from agencies.)