US equity futures are indicating a largely flat open as of 04:45 ET. This follows mixed markets in Asia, while European equity markets are higher. The market has shaken off another hotter-than-expected core CPI print. The street had already been talking about some upside risk in recent days, however the broader disinflation trend is still intact, though slower. In Europe, the ECB is set to unveil a new operational framework.

Companies Mentioned: China Vanke, Nissan, Honda