Wall Street Futures Mixed Ahead of Key Consumer Sentiment Data, Fed Rate Cut Expectations Drive Market Optimism

U.S. stock futures are exhibiting a mixed performance this Friday, September 12, as investors digest a week of record-setting highs and look ahead to crucial economic data and the highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision next week. While major indices closed at fresh records on Thursday, premarket trading suggests a cautious start to the day, with market participants closely monitoring the Consumer Sentiment report and further clues regarding the Fed's monetary policy trajectory.Premarket a ...