US futures are indicating a broadly flat open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets are mostly lower, following mostly weaker levels in Asia. Attention remains on yesterday's US CPI release, with the data supporting expectations of a Fed rate liftoff in March. The hawkish Fed rhetoric continues, and the Dollar extends weakness. Companies mentioned: Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Blackstone (NYSE:BX), Crown Resorts, Citigroup (NYSE:C)