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That suggests muted fears of an imminent recession, even as slowing job growth and elevated inflation have darkened American consumer sentiment to some of its worst levels on record.

A pinched approximation of a muted trumpet suggests some kind of mutant jazz unfolding nearby, while unpredictable pitch changes conjure visions of a tape slipping off a spool.

Stock futures were drifting lower on Sunday night, setting markets up for a muted open after last week’s tech stock selloff.

Stock futures were drifting lower on Sunday night, setting markets up for a muted open after last week’s tech stock selloff.

The subdued global growth environment supports a muted outlook for broad commodity returns, but precious metals should outperform.