US futures are pointing to a higher open after contracts advanced afterhours on tech earnings. European equity markets have opened firmer, following largely positive trading in Asian markets. Market is digesting US tech earnings after the bell. Powell's press conference led economists to push back expected timing of first rate cut to May or June, with Powell downplaying need to see cooling labor market for disinflation trend to continue. Market still pricing in year-end funds rate of around 4%.

Companies Mentioned: Intel, DocuSign