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U.S. stock futures pointed to a higher open following the prior session’s broad-based gains, as delayed data boosts expectations for a Fed rate cut next month.

However, some business groups have expressed concern at the plans, while others have argued that the government has watered down or delayed certain elements to try to keep both employers and employees happy.

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The government argued it was making the climbdown to stop its employment legislation being delayed in the House of Lords, where it has run into opposition.

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China Vanke, one of the few major real-estate companies not to default in the recent bust, is seeking to delay payment on a 2 billion yuan note, equivalent to around $282.5 million, due in December.

Because of this, depending solely on symptoms and risk calculators can delay detection until meaningful prevention is no longer possible.

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