Wall Street rebounded after mid-session volatility, buoyed by reports that President Trump has discussed replacing Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In corporate news, Johnson & Johnson shares surged after the company posted better-than-expected earnings, while bank stocks were mixed despite also reporting strong results. On the data front, producer inflation came in below market expectations, prompting a dip in interest rates as investors priced in a more dovish outlook. Back home, ASX 200 futures point to a positive open, with investors awaiting key employment figures due later this week.

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