US stock futures mixed as investors await key data; Kospi plunges 7%

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US stock futures were mixed on Thursday, with the Dow Jones rising while S&P 500 and Nasdaq contracts fell, as investors awaited new economic data following higher-than-expected consumer inflation. The producer price index, retail sales, and weekly jobless claims are due today, fueling concerns the Federal Reserve may adopt a more aggressive stance. Asian markets fell sharply, with South Korea's Kospi plunging over 7% on tech losses. European markets were mixed, with Ericsson surging on strong results. Oil prices declined amid Middle East tensions, while the Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah weakened against the dollar.


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