<div id="readability-page-1"><div>U.S. stock index futures extended gains on Friday, after an in-line inflation reading reinforced bets that the Federal Reserve may proceed with interest rate cuts this year.A Commerce Department report showed the Personal Consumption Expenditures index rose 2.7% in August on an annual basis, compared with an estimated 2.7% rise, according to economists polled by Reuters.Excluding volatile food and energy components, core PCE increased 2.9%, also in line with expectations.At 08:32 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis (YMcv1) were up 201 points, or 0.43%, S&amp;P 500 E-minis were up 20.75 points, or 0.31% and Nasdaq 100 E-minis were up 69 points, or 0.28%.</div></div>

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U.S. stock index futures rose on Friday following August's inflation data, which met expectations and bolstered speculation of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. The Personal Consumption Expenditures index increased by 2.7% year-on-year, aligning with forecasts, while core PCE rose 2.9%. As of 08:32 a.m. ET, Dow E-minis were up 201 points (0.43%), S&P 500 E-minis increased by 20.75 points (0.31%), and Nasdaq 100 E-minis gained 69 points (0.28%).

US stock index futures extend gains after August inflation data