US futures are pointing to a slightly higher open as of 04:05 ET. European equity markets have opened higher in early trades as they catch up with the late US rally. Asian markets finished mixed. Risk appetite is again slightly firmer on hopes of a rebound in China growth, but traders are bracing for the US December CPI figure due Thursday. Consensus expects the print to slow compared to November. Some look for a slight pickup in core inflation while some expect a downside surprise.
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