U.S. stock futures moved higher on Sunday as investors prepared for a busy week of inflation readings and corporate earnings that could shape expectations for interest rates and market direction.

The gains in futures suggested a cautious start to trading, with market participants watching for signs that price pressures are easing or proving stickier than expected. Those data points are likely to influence views on the Federal Reserve’s next moves.

Earnings reports from major companies are also on the calendar, giving investors another read on consumer demand, corporate margins and the broader health of the economy. Strong results could help support sentiment, while any weakness may deepen concerns about slower growth.

For now, traders appear to be positioning ahead of the data rather than making aggressive bets. The coming sessions are likely to set the tone for markets as investors balance hopes for lower inflation against uncertainty over how soon policy makers may ease borrowing costs.