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US Stock Futures Rise and Crude Oil Prices Retreat Ahead of Key Inflation Data

US Stock Futures Rise and Crude Oil Prices Retreat Ahead of Key Inflation Data

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THE BRIEF
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US stock futures rose on Friday, with Dow Jones futures up 299 points or 0.6%, as markets sought recovery ahead of the key Consumer Price Index report.

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Brent crude oil futures dropped $4 a barrel to $104.14 after earlier rising past $108, easing immediate inflationary pressures.

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Investors are closely watching the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on September 15-16 to gauge potential interest rate decisions.