Treasury yields dipped ahead of the PCE report as hawkish Federal Reserve sentiments and geopolitical tensions involving Iran put traders on edge.

The dollar has seen a slight increase as a key inflation measure shows acceleration.

Stock futures remained largely unchanged after recent market gains, with investors anticipating Walmart's earnings report and Friday's release of the personal consumption expenditures price index.

PCE and GDP inflation measures have increased to 2.9%, 3.0%, and 3.7% respectively, while CPI inflation has cooled to 2.4%. This divergence is attributed to the differing weights of housing in each index, prompting the Fed to pay serious attention.

The U.S. savings rate has dropped to its lowest point in four years, coinciding with a higher-than-expected reading from the Fed's preferred inflation indicator, Core PCE.

A strategist notes that recent U.S. economic data indicates a 'Goldilocks' scenario, suggesting a balanced and favorable economic environment.

PANW, NYT, and other stocks experienced significant movement on Wednesday, attracting investor attention.

Treasuries experienced a dip ahead of the PCE data release, with traders on edge due to Federal Reserve hawkish sentiment and US-Iran tensions.

Jim Cramer highlights the top 10 things to watch in the stock market on Friday, including a weaker-than-expected Q4 GDP report and 'canary in the coal mine' calls on Blue Owl Capital.

Stock index futures are showing an upward trend as investors anticipate the release of key economic data, including GDP and PCE figures.