Stocks Steady Before Major Week of Earnings, Data Mid Policy and Inflation Uncertainty

• US stock futures little changed ahead of big week for earnings, economic data, and focus on inflation and rates • Concerns over divided Fed views on policy, rising oil prices, and geopolitical tensions adding to market uncertainty
• Focus turns to Wednesday CPI data for signs of easing inflation pressures and downward trend • First quarter earnings season kicks off Wednesday, with banks on Friday; S&P 500 earnings growth expectations remain high • Jamie Dimon letter highlights growth of AI, names possible successor Daniel Pinto, sees resilience but risks in economy and potential for higher rates