5 Things to Know Before The Stock Market Opens on Wednesday

Stock futures are holding steady as investors await a key inflation report this morning and prepare for AI chipmaker Nvidia to release its quarterly results; the PCE price index will be closely monitored by the Federal Reserve ahead of its decision on interest rates next month; Nvidia is once again expected to report blockbuster results; and software maker Salesforce and cybersecurity company CrowdStrike are also scheduled to release earnings this afternoon. Here's what you need to know today.