US and European stock futures are showing gains, mirroring a rise in Asian shares, suggesting a positive opening for Wall Street. This optimism is partly fueled by an inflation reading that met expectations, potentially extending recent market advances. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures climbed, while European stocks are also poised for a stronger start. Asian markets, led by Hong Kong, erased earlier losses to trade higher, though Japanese stocks saw a slight dip.

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