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US futures are pointing to a slightly higher open today. European equity markets have opened lower, following mixed trading in Asian markets. Markets are being influenced by the ongoing fallout from yesterday's US CPI data and FOMC meeting. US data was a positive influence on risk appetite on Wednesday, though sentiment is a bit more defensive today.
Companies Mentioned: Disney, Apple

US futures are pointing to a mostly flat open today. European equity markets have opened higher, following mixed trading in Asian markets. Sentiment is positive with strength in US big tech names supporting after Apple rallied to record highs. The broader focus now squarely on the upcoming US CPI data and FOMC meeting. CPI gains are seen as slowing sequentially, with year-ago little changed at the headline level and the core measure edging lower.
Companies Mentioned: Paramount Global

US futures are pointing to a slightly lower open today. European equity markets have opened with small gains, following mixed levels in Asian markets. After digesting fallout from European parliamentary elections, which had no meaningful spillover into US markets, attention now shifting to Wednesday's US CPI data and FOMC meeting. Consensus forecasts have indicated some division over dot plot, with one or two cuts on horizon.
Companies Mentioned: Apple, DXC Technology, Apollo Global, Kyndryl Holdings, Yext

US futures are indicating a lower open today. European equity markets have opened with losses, following mixed levels in Asian markets. US market now facing more complicated macro backdrop since Friday’s firmer-than-expected headline non-farm payrolls which again dampened Fed rate hike expectations. Sentiment rocked in European markets with euro dipping sharply on news of far-right surge in European parliament elections, and France's President Macron calling for snap general election. 
Companies Mentioned: Diamond Offshore Drilling, Noble Corp, Walmart

US futures are pointing to a slightly higher open today. European equity markets have opened mixed, following lower levels in Asian markets.  US dollar is flat, while Asia currencies have seen modest gains. Hawkish ECB officials reportedly regretted premature rate cut commitment. In US, markets back to pricing in two Fed rate cuts by end-2024.
Companies Mentioned: Patria Investments, Piper Sandler

US futures are pointing to a mostly flat open today. European equity markets have opened higher, following mixed trading in Asian markets. Focus on the ECB policy decision today, with the first rate cut in the cycle being anticipated. Attention is on comments related to policy outlook, with expectation the ECB will maintain a data-dependent approach and avoid signaling a further rate cut. Meanwhile, Fed rate cut expectations are supporting risk assets after the ADP private payrolls miss.
Companies Mentioned: Microsoft, OpenAI, Nvidia, Shein