EconomyStocks, Treasuries Get Relief Ahead of CPI as US Diesel Tops $6 a Gallon

U.S. equity futures and Treasuries gain some relief as investors await inflation data for clues on whether the Federal Reserve will raise rates next week. Diesel prices exceed $6 a gallon for the first time, increasing the risk of further energy-driven inflation. The U.S. is marking 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks.