U.S. stocks are poised to begin the week in cautious territory as futures indicated uncertainty ahead of another big week. That comes as Friday’s dismal jobs report ratcheted up recession fears while also locking in odds for a rate cut later this month from the Federal Reserve. But if inflation surprises in the coming week, it could cast some doubt on the cut.

Stock futures were little changed on Sunday evening as investors brace for fresh inflation data and political turmoil overseas that could ripple through the bond market.

That comes as Friday’s dismal jobs report ratcheted up recession fears while also locking in odds for a rate cut later this month from the Federal Reserve.

Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 11 points, or 0.02%. S&P 500 futures were up 0.02%, a

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