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Stock-index futures slip but on track for positive week as earnings season begins

October 18, 2019

U.S. stock-index futures were flat to slightly lower Friday morning after data showed China’s economic growth slowing further in the third quarter, with investors looking for direction at the end of a week that saw equities buoyed by a strong start to corporate earnings reporting season.

U.S. equities are still on track for weekly gains after snapping a three-week losing streak last week.

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