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Investors in "US futures markets" are monitoring Q4 GDP forecasts which currently stand at 2.1% annualized growth. Economists suggest a stronger macro backdrop could extend the current bullish phase into mid-quarter sessions. Metals are also dollar-denominated on global markets, and with the US Dollar Index down nearly 10%, metals have become a cheaper buy for non-US investors. And the dollar's decline has been supported, in part, by the Fed's plans to cut rates and questions about the central bank's standing in the eyes of the White House. Central clearing mitigates third-party credit risk in a CFTC-regulated market. In pre-market moves, "US futures markets" are supported by energy sector gains as crude oil prices climb above $80 per barrel, boosting S&P Energy index projections. Analysts expect market volatility around next week’s Fed minutes release, impacting rate-sensitive equities.