U.S. equity futures nudged higher in early Wednesday trading, while the dollar eased and Treasury yields steadied, as investors braced for a crucial December inflation report that could define the market's direction over the coming weeks.

Investors are gearing up for December's crucial consumer price index to determine the direction of Fed policy.

Investors await details of fiscal and tax policies under Trump’s second term — and the 10-year Treasury yield’s response.

Asian stocks are mixed after Wall Street’s mostly positive performance ahead of key U.S. inflation data that could influence the pace of the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts

A global equities gauge rallied on Wednesday while the dollar fell with Treasury yields after data showed core U.S. inflation rose less than expected in December, raising hopes that the Federal Reserve could ease rates further.

U.S. stocks are rallying Wednesday after Wall Street and financial markets worldwide got a shot of adrenaline from an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. Strong profit reports from the biggest U.S.

U.S. stocks ripped higher after an encouraging update on U.S. inflation. The S&P 500 jumped 1.8% for its best day in two months Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite gained 2.