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Gloomier sentiment extended beyond firms. Consumer confidence slumped at the end of February, according to the University of Michigan's latest survey, as Americans swore off major purchases due to ...

Meanwhile, the S&P Global Manufacturing PMI edged higher from 51.2 to 51.6, still indicating that manufacturing is expanding.

"The upbeat mood seen among U.S. businesses at the start of the year has evaporated, replaced with a darkening picture of heightened uncertainty, stalling business activity and rising prices," S&P ...

Poor earnings results and a slump in the major gauges leave the weekend uncertain as futures hug the flatline.