Despite the Fed's interest rate cut last week, investors remain cautious, and U.S. stock index futures are slightly down. President Trump’s newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee may impact the tech industries in the U.S. and India, as last year, over 70% of H-1B visas approved in the U.S. were for Indian applicants. The dollar is falling, and the market is awaiting key inflation data and remarks from Fed officials this week. Asian stock markets are mixed, with Japan's Nikkei index rising 1%, while the Indian stock market is down. The pound fell to a two-week low amid concerns over the UK’s finances.