Stock futures hold steady as markets await Wednesday's inflation report
Stock futures remain flat as markets await Wednesday's CPI inflation report, a key economic indicator that could influence Fed policy and test recent AI stock rally momentum.
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Markets await clarity on Fed policy as Kevin Warsh heads to Jackson Hole amid pressure from Treasury Secretary Bessent's market interventions and uncertainty over inflation stance.
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