Markets Flatten On Waning Rate Cut Exuberance
Market indexes were mostly flat, with the Dow slightly down and the Russell 2000 outperforming. Anticipation of next week's interest rate cut persists. Ulta Beauty, DocuSign, and Hewlett Packard Enterprises reported earnings, with Ulta and DocuSign beating estimates, while HPE had mixed results. Upcoming PCE report may influence Fed's rate decision.