US futures are pointing to a very slightly higher open today. European equity markets have opened in the negative territory, following lower levels in Asian markets. No fresh catalysts for markets as investors awaiting FOMC minutes to gauge timing and extent of possible rate cuts this year. Latest Fedspeak highlighted bumpy inflation, with comments from Fed officials signaling continued caution on interest rate policy. Prospects for European markets remain positive.

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