Washington orders the abrupt closure of China’s consulate in Houston, a move condemned by Beijing as outrageous and unprecedented

Stock futures slid Wednesday after U.S.-China relations showed signs of further deterioration, and investors questioned whether Congress will reach an agreement on the next stimulus bill before lawmakers start their summer break.
Futures tied to the S&P 500 ticked down 0.3%. The benchmark index has advanced on each of the past three trading days and stands just 3.8% below its record high after a four-month rally.
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