Market Volatility: Inflation Data, Retail Sales, and AI-Fueled Rally Updates

U.S. stock futures point lower as investors await key inflation data, with gold near all-time highs and Bitcoin hitting a new record peak. Investors are eyeing Tuesday's U.S. inflation data to gauge potential interest rate changes, while gold prices remain steady ahead of the release. Bitcoin's surge continues, reaching a new high of $70,400, driven by ETF approvals and expectations of a shift in Fed policy. Oil prices are subdued amid concerns over slowing demand and geopolitical tensions.