Stock futures traded near the flatline ahead of the consumer price index due to key consumer inflation data. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 3 points and S&P 500 futures added 0.07%, while Nasdaq 100 futures gained 0.05%. Investors are looking for clues about the strength of the U.S. market and economy following signs of a weakening labor market. Economists predict that headline CPI will rise by 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. Oil prices have been volatile this week, with a surge in prices due to rising fears about the Iran war. The broad market index is up 0.6% week to date.