US stock futures fluctuated on Wednesday as investors monitored developments in the Iran war and awaited a key inflation report that could shape expectations for the economy and Federal Reserve policy.

The U.S. dollar has lost part of its safe-haven value since 2024 but global demand for the currency remains broadly stable.

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas President Lorie Logan said Friday that monetary policy is well positioned to address economic risks, though she remains concerned about inflation's path back to the central bank's 2% target.

The U.S. dollar is on track for its best weekly performance in four months as traders scale back expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts and rising geopolitical tensions bolster demand for safe-haven assets.

Gold climbed back above $5,000 an ounce after surging 2% on Wednesday, as traders assessed the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate outlook amid thin Lunar New Year holiday trading in parts of Asia.

US stock futures moved slightly higher on Thursday as investors reviewed minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting and awaited earnings from Walmart for clues about consumer strength.

Stocks rose on Wednesday, driven by gains in key technology stocks, as traders awaited the release of the minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting.

U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday, with investors digesting more corporate earnings reports ahead of the release of the minutes of the last Federal Reserve meeting.

Gold prices declined after stronger-than-expected US employment figures dampened hopes that the Federal Reserve will move swiftly to cut interest rates.

Gold edged higher, consolidating gains above $5,000 an ounce, after weak US retail sales strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may move toward cutting interest rates.