Nasdaq-100 futures fell as markets awaited inflation data.

U.S. equity markets trended lower into the close, with Nasdaq-100 futures leading the decline as investors prepared for upcoming inflation data and central bank policy decisions. November CPI is expected to show headline inflation at 3.1% year over year, potentially impacting the Federal Reserve's path to its 2% target. Additionally, the market is bracing for rate decisions from the Bank of England, European Central Bank, and Bank of Japan, which could shift interest rate differentials and influence global equity performance.