Futures mixed in a big week for retailers as new questions rise over the consumer state of mind

U.S. stock futures showed mixed performance ahead of a critical week for major retailers, reflecting uncertainty regarding the U.S. consumer's economic health. The S&P 500 futures rose slightly by 0.1%, Dow Jones futures dipped 0.2%, and Nasdaq futures gained 0.5%. This comes after U.S. stocks reached an all-time high last week, despite recent downward pressures.