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flag U.S. stock futures rose as inflation held steady, boosting confidence in potential Fed rate cuts.

flag U.S. stock futures edged higher Friday as investors awaited the key PCE inflation report, with the core PCE index matching expectations at a 2.9% annual rate. flag Markets remained cautious despite upbeat jobless claims and durable goods data, while the Federal Reserve’s potential rate cuts in October are now seen as 87.8% likely. flag Semiconductor stocks saw mixed moves, with Intel rising after reports of investment talks. flag The S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures gained slightly, while bond yields held steady. flag Traders also reacted to new tariffs announced by President Trump on pharmaceuticals and heavy trucks, though exemptions eased concerns. flag Despite recent pullbacks, markets showed resilience ahead of major economic data.

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