US equity futures are indicating a broadly flat open as of 05:00 ET. This follows a mostly positive session in Asia, while European equity markets are higher in early trading. Sentiment remains positive after Tuesday's US data supported expectations of a Fed pause and fits in with the soft landing narrative. Other supportive factors include reduced volatility, China stimulus and recent M&A pickup, along with favorable positioning dynamics.
Companies Mentioned: Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), Centene (NYSE:CNC)