Following encouraging inflation data, US stock futures advanced 0.4% in early trading, hinting at a stronger market open. Investors grew optimistic about potential monetary easing as Treasury yields declined. The S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow futures all posted modest gains, signaling improved sentiment ahead of next week’s corporate earnings. Economists suggested that consistent moderation in inflation could enable the Federal Reserve to initiate a rate cut before year-end, sustaining equity inflows and boosting institutional participation across major US benchmarks.