U.S. stock futures declined Tuesday, with worries over the health of the European banks at the forefront as the Federal Reserve begins its two-day interest rate setting meeting.
S&P 500 futures fell 5.4 points to 1,105.20 and Nasdaq 100 futures fell 7 points to 1,892.50. Futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 40 points.
NYMEX light sweet oil for August contract is trading down $1.07, falling as much as $ 77.33 per barrel. The July futures contract expires today.
Tuesday's session includes data on May existing home sales as the Federal Open Market Committee begin its two-day meeting. As is custom, no comment is expected on the first day.
Front month futures contract on MCX are trading at Rs 3593 down just Rs 2 per barrel. The weakness in Indian Rupee is saving the domestic commodities from falling in tandem with the international commodities. The traders may watch for support between Rs 3460-3435 levels. A break of that may take it to Rs 3500 levels.