US stock futures inch up as tech earnings lift sentiment before inflation data

Overnight in the US, S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 futures rose slightly after upbeat earnings from Intel and other major tech firms. The rally was driven by resilient semiconductor and software performance, offsetting inflation concerns ahead of the US CPI release later today. Asian equities mirrored the optimism, with the Nikkei and Hang Seng futures trading higher in early deals. Investors are also watching developments at the APEC summit in Beijing, where potential trade discussions between the US and China could influence market direction.