U.S. Futures Mixed Amid Investor Caution

By Tim Paradis

NEW YORK -- Investors remain cautious as they await reports on housing and inflation a day after a stock market slide.

Stock futures are showing only modest moves after major market indexes fell sharply Monday. Investors have been worrying that a three-month rally would lose momentum. Traders are also concerned that a recovery in the U.S. economy might not be as many on Wall Street had been hoping.

Overseas, European stock markets steadied by midday after Asian markets tumbled. ...