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.

World stocks were mixed on Wednesday following Wall Street’s mostly positive performance before key U.S. inflation data that could influence the pace of market-boosting rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Asian markets swung Wednesday, continuing their yo-yo start to the year as traders assess the economic outlook with Donald Trump back in the White House, with focus now on the

Asian stocks were mixed Wednesday after Tuesday's Wall Street topsy-turvy session after wholesale inflation data that came in softer than expected. Investors will keenly look ahead to key U.S. inflation data that could play the pace of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Asian markets presented a mixed picture on Tuesday, as bargain buying following recent losses was countered by ongoing concerns about the global economic outlook and the potential impact of a second Donald Trump presidency.