Stock futures tick higher, but S&P 500 heads for fourth losing week in a row amid rising oil prices: Live updates

The major averages posted back-to-back losses on Thursday, placing the S&P 500 on track for a fourth consecutive losing week.

19 Mar, 22:07 — 19 Mar, 22:10

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Rising oil prices can impact inflation, consumer spending, and corporate profits, which in turn affect stock market performance. A prolonged losing streak for the S&P 500 could signal broader economic concerns.

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Stock futures are ticking higher
The S&P 500 is on track for a fourth consecutive losing week
Rising oil prices are a contributing factor to market performance

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The S&P 500 posted back-to-back losses on Thursday

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Foodstuff's petrol stations are continuing to offer discounts

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Petrol stations across the country are seeing a surge of drivers filling up

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Surge of drivers filling up at petrol stations due to rising fuel prices, with some stores running dry

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