"US Futures Steady Ahead of CPI Data and Earnings: What's Moving Markets"

US stock futures remained steady after the S&P 500's landmark close above 5,000, with investors gearing up for the first key inflation update and upcoming earnings reports from companies like John Deere, Coca-Cola, Airbnb, and Kraft Heinz. The week will also bring the January Consumer Price Index report, which will provide insight into inflation and impact expectations for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts. Traders have scaled back bets on a March rate cut as cautious Fed officials continue to express concerns, and more Fedspeak is expected on Monday.