US Stock Futures Fall as AI Safety Warnings and Oil Surge Rattle Markets
US stock futures moved lower as AI safety warnings pressured technology shares, oil surged above US$106 and investors prepared for a likely Federal Reserve rate hike.
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US stock futures moved lower as AI safety warnings pressured technology shares, oil surged above US$106 and investors prepared for a likely Federal Reserve rate hike.
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