S&P Futures are displaying solid gains this morning as the market eagerly anticipates the release of key US economic indicators, including producer price data. The PPI data is used to calculate the PCE data which is due out on March 20th. In deal news, PARA sells its 13% stake in Viacom 18 to India's Reliance, AZN to buy rare-disease specialist Amolyt Pharma. Earnings from ULTA & ADBE are due out after the bell today. FOSL, QSR & UA announced CEO changes. In Europe, markets are trading higher Oil prices are gaining this morning on the back of the monthly report from the International Energy Agency.