U.S. stock index futures steady after midterms rally

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  International equity markets gained broad momentum after the latest American electoral results pointed to a divided government, easing investor concerns over future fiscal deficits and broader political friction. A steep retreat in crude pricing simultaneously relieved inflationary pressures, prompting traders to scale back their expectations for additional Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. These combined macroeconomic developments weakened the dollar while fueling widespread advances across major global asset…

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