US futures are indicating a higher open. European equity markets have opened lower as they catch up with Wall Street's late drop. Asian equities finished mixed in a strong catalyst-based trading day. BOJ decided to increase flexibility around YCC target, saying it will keep 0.5% ceiling but allow for moderate movements above that level. No other changes to policy settings. US data points to possibility of soft landing.

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