https://www.investing.com/news/economy/futures-extend-gains-ahead-of-more-data-on-inflation-2870230 Wall St set to open higher on more signs of cooling inflation Data showed U.S. producer prices unexpectedly fell in July amid a drop in the cost for energy products, bolstering the chance of a 50-basis point hike by the Federal Reserve in September instead of 75 basis points. The indexes had sharply rallied on Wednesday following a softer-than-expected rise in consumer prices. The gains came even as policymakers left no doubt they will tighten monetary policy until price pressures are fully broken.
--- https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/skeptical-on-us-stocks-equity-hedge-funds-sit-out-market-rally-2873798 Skeptical on U.S. stocks, equity hedge funds sit out market rally NEW YORK (Reuters) - Still uncertain on where U.S. stocks are headed, equity hedge funds are sitting out the market rally despite taking big paper losses on bearish bets since June, according to industry executives and market data. After slumping more than 20% during the first half on worries aggressive U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes aimed at taming inflation may cause a recession, the S&P has rebounded 17% since mid-June on signs prices may be stabilizing. However, hedge funds have remained on the sidelines of the rally to assess more economic indicators before re-calibrating their portfolios, said prime broking executives and fund managers.
--- Wall St rises as investors await Fed's signals from Jackson Hole https://www.investing.com/news/economy/futures-rise-as-investors-await-data-jackson-hole-2880043 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes rose in early trading on Thursday, supported by banks and megacap growth stocks, while focus was squarely on Federal Reserve's annual Jackson Hole symposium for clues on the central bank's monetary policy outlook.