US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. The market's improved risk appetite reflects hopes for a diplomatic solution in Ukraine and expectations for China policy stimulus. The Fed will meet at 14:00 ET today, where it is expected to hike by 25 bp. The bigger focus will be on the dot plot amid predictions that the 2022 median will show six hikes vs three in December.
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