US Futures Flat Pre‑CPI, Oil Steady

• US stock futures were largely flat, with Dow futures unchanged, S&P up 0.1% and Nasdaq up 0.2% ahead of the March CPI release.
• Economists expect headline CPI to jump sharply due to gasoline prices above $4 per gallon, while core inflation may rise more modestly.
• Ongoing Middle East ceasefire and reduced Hormuz shipping keep Brent around $95.93 and WTI near $97.97, supporting a seven‑day market rally.
• Amazon reported AI services generating over $15 billion, lifting consumer‑discretionary stocks.