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Futures steady in lead-up to crucial inflation reading By Reuters

Futures steady in lead-up to crucial inflation reading By Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were range-bound on Wednesday as investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of a pivotal inflation reading due later in the day that could influence the Federal Reserve's policy decision this month.

US equity funds gain inflows for third week in a row By Reuters

US equity funds gain inflows for third week in a row By Reuters

(Reuters) - U.S. investors snapped up equity funds for a third successive week through Nov. 20, buoyed by optimism over rising corporate earnings expectations, although the inflows were restrained due to a cautious Federal Reserve rate outlook and geopolitical tensions between Russia and the West.