Wall Street Awaits Key Inflation Data and Earnings Reports as Markets Steady

As investors brace for significant data that could influence market direction, US stock futures remain relatively steady ahead of two key events: the release of December's inflation report and the earnings announcements from several banking giants. By early Wednesday morning, futures for the major US indexes showed slight movements, signaling a wait-and-see approach in the market. The Dow Jones Industrial Average futures rose by 0.09%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures followed suit with modest gains of 0.05% and 0.10%, respectively.