S&P Futures are trading higher this morning ahead of the release of the Consumer Price Index. The ECB will be making its monetary policy statement at 8:15 am, no change in rates is expected. The Trump Administration is said to be consider new curbs/tariffs on Chinese pharmaceutical imports. Corporate presentations at various sell-side conferences this week indicate that most companies' quarterly results remain broadly on track. However, AA & CARR have indicated some operational weakness in their recent updates. Boeing has reached a tentative agreement with striking union members. On the earning front, KR is expected to release earnings this morning. After the bell today, earnings releases are expected form ADBE & RH.