"Inflation Data Awaited: Global Stocks Steady, Gold Rises as Dollar Weakens"

Global equities remained steady as investors awaited key U.S. and European inflation data, while gold reached a six-month high due to a weakening dollar. European stocks were slightly lower, with the STOXX 600 index down 0.13%. The oil market faced uncertainty ahead of the delayed OPEC+ meeting, causing oil prices to slip. The market's focus is on the upcoming release of inflation figures and the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, which could provide direction for markets.