三大股指期货齐涨，美国8月CPI数据来袭

Market Overview - US stock index futures rose ahead of the market opening, with Dow futures up 0.24%, S&P 500 futures up 0.24%, and Nasdaq futures up 0.29% [1] - European indices also showed positive movement, with Germany's DAX up 0.21%, UK's FTSE 100 up 0.47%, France's CAC40 up 0.84%, and the Euro Stoxx 50 up 0.38% [2][3] Commodity Prices - WTI crude oil fell by 1.12% to $62.96 per barrel, while Brent crude oil decreased by 0.98% to $66.83 per barrel [3][4] Economic Data and Expectations - The upcoming US August CPI data is anticipated to influence market expectations regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions, with traders betting on potential rate cuts [5] - A survey indicated that two-thirds of respondents expect the S&P 500 to rise in 2025, driven by anticipated rate cuts from the Federal Reserve [7] Corporate News - RaceTrac agreed to acquire Potbelly for approximately $5.66 billion, representing a 47% premium over the stock's average price [9] - Barrick Gold is selling its Hemlo gold mine in Canada for up to $1.09 billion, including $875 million in cash [10] - Starbucks is preparing to sell control of its China business, with several investment firms expected to submit final bids [10] IPO Market Activity - Klarna's IPO saw a significant first-day increase, with shares rising as much as 43% before closing up 14.55%, raising $1.37 billion [11]