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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) India Cuts Rates Again

The Reserve Bank of India unexpectedly cut key lending rates yet again on Wednesday, just days after the government unveiled a new budget.

The central bank was not scheduled to issue a rate decision, and the move took economists and analysts by surprise.

"India has jumped on the bandwagon and joined 19 other central banks in deciding to cut interest rates," said IG market analyst Alastair McCaig. "The clamor for central bankers to stimulate markets through cuts leaves the U.S....looking increasingly isolated."

Stocks in Mumbai jumped after the decision, before moving back down.

2) Watching the Fed

The U.S. Federal Reserve may also cause waves Wednesday when it publishes its Beige Book at 2 p.m. ET. The publication offers anecdotal information on the state of the economy.

Paul Donovan, senior global economist at UBS, said the details about how oil prices are influencing inflation will be of particular interest.

Some are also expecting analysis of the effect of the West Coast port shutdown.

3) Stocks Dip

U.S. stock futures are edging lower, alongside most European markets.

Asian stock markets mostly ended the day with losses.

On Tuesday, the Dow Jones industrial average lost 85 points, while the S&P 500 slid 0.5% and the Nasdaq fell 0.6%.

The slide comes after the Dow and S&P 500 hit all-time highs on Monday. The Nasdaq also closed on Monday at a 15-year high.

4) Earnings Updates

Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF), American Eagle (AEO), PetSmart (PETM) and the maker of Jack Daniel's whiskey, Brown-Forman (BFA), will report ahead of the open.

H&R Block (HRB) is among the main companies reporting after the close.

Shares in Standard Chartered (SCBFF) are jumping by about 4% in London after the British bank reported full-year results.

The bank reported a sharp drop in profits, but investors bid shares higher as they were relieved the bank didn't announce plans to raise more capital.

The bank recently announced it was bringing in a new CEO.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Slipping from all-time Highs?

US stock futures are slipping lower, indicating markets could see a modest retreat at the open.

2) International Markets Overview

European markets seemed to be tracking U.S. gains into Tuesday. All major indexes were edging higher.

Asian markets mostly closed with losses. The typically volatile Shanghai Composite was the biggest loser for the day. It fell by 2.2%.

3) Earnings

Best Buy (BBY), Dick's Sporting Goods (DKS), and Kate Spade (KATE) are reporting ahead of the open.

In London, shares in Barclays (BCS) and Glencore (GLNCY) are both declining by about 2% after the firms reported annual results.

4) Aussie Dollar Surges

The Australian currency got a big boost Tuesday after the country's central bank unexpectedly held its key rate at 2.25%.

A wide range of countries around the world have been cutting interest rates over the past few months, which has pushed their currencies lower.

China joined the fray and cut rates over the weekend as concerns about low inflation intensified.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Big Bold Moves from China and India

The People's Bank of China slashed interest rates over the weekend to keep prices from weakening too quickly.

Experts say the central bank has become concerned about the threat of deflation. Many central banks around the world have been cutting rates in order to boost dangerously low inflation and support their domestic economies.

Meanwhile, the Indian government released its latest budget to great fanfare over the weekend. The budget includes big reforms that are expected to give a push to the nation's economy. The main stock markets in both Shanghai and Mumbai registered small gains Monday.

2) Tame Stock Markets

U.S. stock futures are edging up, but the gains are small.

European markets are largely positive but again the early moves are muted. Prices in the eurozone fell by 0.3% in February, according to a preliminary estimate of inflation. That's an improvement on January, which saw deflation of 0.6%. Unemployment dropped to 11.2%, its lowest reading since April 2012.

3) Earnings

Sotheby's (BID) and 3-D printing company Stratasys (SSYS) are reporting ahead of the open. Caesars Entertainmen (CZR) will report after the close.

4) Economics

The U.S. government will post personal income and spending numbers at 8:30am ET.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Watch the Banks -- Morgan Stanley, Standard Chartered, RBS

Shares in Morgan Stanley (MS) could be on the move Thursday after it agreed to pay $2.6 billion to settle a case over mortgage-backed securities. The bank said the settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice -- reportedly its biggest legal bill from the financial crisis -- will hit earnings for 2014.

Shares in Standard Chartered (SCBFF) were rising in London after the bank, which focuses on emerging markets, said former JPMorgan investment banker Bill Winters will take over as CEO. Meanwhile, shares in Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) are dipping after the firm reported another annual loss in 2014.

2) Earnings and Economics

Kohl's (KSS), Taser (TASR) and SeaWorld (SEAS) are among the companies reporting earnings before the opening bell.

J.C. Penney (JCP), Gap (GPS) and Herbalife (HLF) will report after the close.

On the economic side, the U.S. government will report on weekly jobless claims at 8:30 a.m. ET. It will also update the Consumer Price Index at the same time.

3) U.S. Officials Vote on Internet Regulations

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is expected to approve new rules Thursday that -- depending on which side you believe -- either ensure a fair Internet or smother it with unnecessary regulation. The decision could have a wide reaching impact on companies ranging from Netflix (NFLX, Tech30) to Comcast (CCV).

The FCC will decide on the rules in secret. Commissioners will make statements, but they probably won't publish the actual rules for weeks.

4) International Markets Overview

European markets are inching higher in early trading, while Asian markets mostly closed the day with small gains.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) Stocks Sitting at Record Levels

US stock futures are kicking around the record levels set Tuesday. European markets are mixed in early trading, while Asian markets saw few major moves.

The main index in Shanghai slipped 0.6%, despite a slightly better than expected early reading of Chinese manufacturing activity. Investors continue to worry about prospects for the world's second largest economy.

"Despite today's better-than-expected [manufacturing] reading, economic momentum remains subdued," explained Julian Evans-Pritchard, a China economist at Capital Economics.

2) Keeping an Eye on the Fed

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen will continue to testify before Congress. This time she's speaking in front of the House. She gave a mostly upbeat report about the economy to the Senate on Tuesday, which gave markets a boost.

3) HSBC in the Spotlight

Watch trading in HSBC (HSBC) as the banking giant's chairman and CEO are both expected to speak before members of the U.K. parliament about the company's latest Swiss tax scandal.

A report was published this month saying the bank concealed $100 billion in Swiss accounts and helped clients avoid paying taxes.

Swiss authorities responded by launching a criminal investigation into alleged "aggravated money laundering" at the bank.

4) Earnings and Economics

Campbell Soup (CPB), SodaStream (SODA), and Target (TGT) are among the companies reporting earnings before the opening bell.

Salesforce.com (CRM, Tech30) and L Brands (LB), which owns Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works, will report after the close.

On the economic front, the US Census Bureau will report data on January sales of new homes at 10am ET.

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Here are 4 tips for today's trading. This will help you decide where you should invest and what to look for:

1) It's All About the Fed

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen will give her semi-annual monetary policy report to Congress this week. She will first testify before the Senate on Tuesday at 10am ET. Then she'll appear before the House on Wednesday at the same time.

Markets will be watching Yellen's comments closely.

The stakes are incredibly high as the Fed debates when to raise interest rates off their historic lows near zero. If the Fed times the increase correctly, the U.S. economy will continue to lift off. If the Fed gets the timing wrong, America could end up in another recession.

2) Slippery Oil Politics

There's been talk that OPEC could hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recent sharp drop in oil prices.

Nigeria's oil minister, who also acts as president of OPEC, told the Financial Times Monday that the crash in crude oil prices could cause the cartel to reconvene.

In theory, this meeting could open the door for a cut in production to push prices higher. But Saudi Arabia -- OPEC's most powerful member -- has been vocal about its opposition to cutting output.

And markets seem to be playing down the chances of a change in OPEC policy. Crude futures are slipping by about 1% Tuesday to trade at $49 per barrel.

3) Greece Still in Focus

The Greek government has submitted a list of planned economic reforms to its international creditors, which is the latest move required to ensure that Greece continues to get financing to pay its bills and debts.

Now the list will have to be approved by various creditors, including its Eurozone partners, the International Monetary Fund and the European Central Bank. Officials will review the proposals later Tuesday.

The Greek government is looking for ways to revive its economy and satisfy voter demands, while also dealing with an enormous debt burden.

4) Market Moves

There's not a lot of movement in the stock market right now.

U.S. stock futures are flat, European markets are slipping in early trading and most Asian markets closed the day with gains.

In London, shares in BHP Billiton (BBL) are surging by 3.5% after the oil and mining group posted a shallower fall in profits than expected.

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