World Market Trends At 7 A.M. ET

Asian stocks finished mixed. Europe stocks are mostly gaining. U.S. stock futures too mildly positive ahead of release of U.S.CPI numbers and FOMC minutes. Bond yields eased further. Oil prices edged down on inflation worries. Dollar Index retreated from Tuesday's high of 94.52. Gold gained on hopes it would serve as an inflation hedge. Cryptocurrencies declined. Bitcoin is trading near $54,500.