US Futures Flat Ahead of Key Fed Events, Earnings

U.S. stock futures traded flat in pre-market as investors awaited inflation data, Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks, and the Q3 earnings season kickoff. Analysts expect heightened volatility as markets parse Powell’s tone for signals on rate cuts and corporate guidance from major banks and tech firms. Broader sentiment remains cautiously optimistic, supported by steady bond yields and expectations of soft-landing growth momentum heading into late 2025.