Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Hover
Stock futures waver ahead of new readings on the U.S. economy, including consumer-confidence and job-openings data, as investors keep an eye on inflation and the August employment report.
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Posted 8/29/2023, 8:51:00 AM
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