S&P futures are indicating a slightly higher open, up +0.11% as investors await the Federal Reserve’s rate decision later today. Markets expect a 25 bps rate cut, with keen attention on the accompanying dot plot and Chair Powell’s commentary, particularly regarding the Fed's outlook for 2025 rate adjustments. In Asia, Nissan and Honda (NYSE:HMC) are reportedly in merger talks, accelerating due to interest from Hon Hai (TW:2317) Precision. European focus is on UK inflation data, with headline CPI accelerating in November as expected, though core and services inflation surprised on the downside.
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