Stocks set for a flat open ahead of Beige Book

U.S. stocks are set to drift lower at the open Wednesday as investors await the release of the Federal Reserve Beige Book. Meanwhile, the dollar remained under pressure, and mortgage applications surged in the past week.

[Update: Futures edged higher recently, indicating cautious on the Street as markets will likely open somewhat flat.]

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