TSX futures lower as Syria tensions weigh

(Reuters) - Futures for Canada’s main stock index dipped on Wednesday as investor worries over tensions in Syria escalated after U.S. President Donald Trump warned Russia of a forthcoming response to a suspected chemical attack in the Asian country.

June futures on the S&P TSX index SXFc1 were down 0.70 percent at 7:15 a.m. ET.

Trump on Wednesday tweeted missiles “will be coming” and blasted Moscow for standing by Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Russia has warned that any U.S. missiles fired at Syria would be shot down and the launch sites targeted, raising the possibility of a U.S.-Russian confrontation.

Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, led by the energy and materials sectors as reduced fears of a global trade war boosted oil prices.

Dow Jones Industrial Average e-mini futures 1YMc1 were down 0.97 percent at 7:15 a.m. ET, while S&P 500 e-mini futures ESc1 were down 1.01 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-mini futures NQc1 were down 1.05 percent. [.N]