US equity futures are indicating a lower open as of 04:45 ET. This follows mixed markets in Asia, whilst European equity markets have also opened mixed. Markets are awaiting key catalysts later on Wednesday. NVDA is due to reports its Q4 numbers, with the stock up over 50% since last quarter's earnings. January FOMC minutes are expected to push back against expectations around the Fed's rate cut path and reinforce the higher-for-longer bias.

Companies Mentioned: Meta, Microsoft, Apple, Disney, Sony