US equity futures are indicating a slightly higher open as of 04:45 ET. This follows mixed markets in Asia, while European equity markets are also mixed. The lack of clear directionality prompted more debate about upside prospects for equities with the market's Fed rate cut expectations closely scrutinized, reinforcing attention on Thursday's US CPI report. Earnings also coming into focus with big US banks set to report Friday.

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