Wall St futures mixed ahead of CPI, bank earnings; US-Iran tensions in focus

U.S. stock index futures were mixed as investors positioned for a key inflation report and major bank earnings. Heightened U.S.–Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, raising the risk of renewed price pressures. Overall tone is cautious/risk-off given the inflation catalyst plus oil-driven upside risk to inflation and rates.

Analysis

U.S. stock index futures were mixed as investors positioned for a key inflation report and major bank earnings. Heightened U.S.–Iran tensions pushed oil prices higher, raising the risk of renewed price pressures. Overall tone is cautious/risk-off given the inflation catalyst plus oil-driven upside risk to inflation and rates.