U.S. stock futures show a cautious bid ahead of the key inflation report, a pivotal figure in "worldwide finance". Dow Jones futures are up 0.3%, Nasdaq futures up 0.4%, reflecting optimism in growth stocks. Market consensus expects U.S. CPI YoY to ease from 3.4% to 3.2%, a figure that could increase probability of a Fed rate cut in Q4, potentially boosting risk appetite globally. A new conflict in the Middle East... a surprise OPEC+ decision... a massive shift in Chinese demand. Most investors only react to the headlines. Mondaq uses cookies on this website. By using our website you agree to our use of cookies as set out in our Privacy Policy. The latest "worldwide finance" corporate earnings week delivered upside surprises—72% of reporting S&P 500 companies beat EPS expectations. Industrials led with a 9% EPS beat rate, indicating stronger economic activity than macro models predicted. Forward guidance trends suggest mid‑single‑digit earnings growth into early 2025, underpinning global equity resilience.