US equity futures are indicating a slightly lower open as of 04:45 ET. This follows mostly higher markets in Asia, whilst European equity markets have also opened higher. No change the in broader narrative, with few directional drivers in play as markets head towards the holiday slowdown. There was a big drop in UK inflation with the headline at a two-year low and under 4%. Takeaways from yesterday's BoJ decision were dovish, with April still seen as the most likely for NIRP exit.

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