Investing.com - Global stocks were mixed to higher Wednesday as investors awaited U.S. tax reform plans.
Asia near two-year highs after Wall St gains. Nikkei 225 up 1.04% as yen eases against the dollar.
Europe edges lower as bank earnings digested. DAX off 0.04%.
Euro steady above $1.09 as political risk eases after market-friendly outcome to French presidential election first round.
FTSE 100 off 0.11%. Pound dips but holds above $1.28.
U.S. stock index futures narrowly mixed as Nasdaq closes above 6,000 for the first time on positive earnings.
The dollar index steady below 99 as Trump administration expected to announce major corporate tax cuts.
Oil lower ahead of EIA inventories as API crude stock data disappoints.
Gold edges lower. U.S. Treasury yields higher.