US equity futures are indicating a largely flat open as of 04:45 ET. This follows broad weakness in Asia, while European equity markets are mostly firmer. Markets are awaiting the Fed decision today, with it widely expected to leave the funds rate unchanged. In Europe we had UK headline and core inflation surprising on the downside, reinforcing expectations that the BoE is close to the end of its tightening cycle.

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