The major index futures pointed up on Friday, potentially reacting to the outcome of the first presidential debate between the two presumptive 2024 candidates. Most experts view a victory for former President Donald Trump as a positive for the market, given his inclination toward deregulation and stance on taxation. In the interim, the market is left to contend with another earnings disappointment from a consumer stock. The rally also faces a key test as a key inflation measure – considered the Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge, is due out ahead of the market open. The market has factored in t…
