TSX Futures Muted as Oil Slips Prior to US Inflation Data

Canadian stock futures remained flat as Brent crude dropped below ninety dollars a barrel. Investors await crucial US inflation data while monitoring global market trends.

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Canada's S&P/TSX 60 index futures traded flat during Tuesday morning's session as Brent Crude Oil fell below $90 a barrel ahead of key United States inflation data. The modest move follows a two-month high for the main stock index driven by industrial and metal mining shares. Investors are monitoring upcoming economic releases to gauge monetary policy paths in the United States.