US equity futures are indicating a broadly flat open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets are firmer, following mixed markets in Asia. Oil is extending recent gains with WTI crude above $81/bbl. There are limited catalysts in this holiday-shortened week. The Fed is expected to hike rates by another 25bp next month if stability in the banking sector continues to hold.
Companies Mentioned: Merck, Bayer (ETR:BAYGN), AMC Entertainment