US futures are indicating a slightly lower open after closing higher on Wednesday. European equity markets have opened higher. Following a largely strong performance in Asia. Risk appetite is broadly supported by yesterday's US CPI print, though there has been some market volatility following the release. Outcome has reinforced expectations of a 25bp hike in February as market-implied probability of a 50bp move has diminished.
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