Japan’s stock market opened higher, but South Korean shares fell and equity index futures for Hong Kong were down. US futures edged higher after the S&P 500 closed slightly down Thursday, a sign that investors are struggling to find a clear sense of direction.
Chicago Fed President Goolsbee rejects calls for Fed rate cuts to ease US debt burden
Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee rejected calls for interest-rate cuts to ease the US government’s debt burden, warning that such a move could fuel inflation