Markets Steady as Investors Eye Key Inflation Data and Fed Signals

U.S. stock futures remained mostly flat as investors await the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, the personal consumption expenditures price index, which could influence future interest rate decisions. Dell Technologies' stock fell over 10% after issuing a disappointing forecast, while HP and Workday also saw declines due to weaker-than-expected earnings guidance. Despite a shortened trading week due to Thanksgiving, the S&P 500 and Dow reached new highs, although the Russell 2000 index paused its recent gains.