U.S. equity futures edged lower in early Wednesday trading, while Treasury yields moved higher and the dollar steadied, as investors looked to a key inflation reading that could accelerate repricing of the so-called 'Trump Trade' and test the market's solid post-election rally.

Core CPI, which excludes food and energy costs and is considered a better indicator of future prices, also matched estimates. The gauge increased 0.3% in October, or the same rate seen in August and September. Annual core CPI advanced 3.3% to meet the consensus estimate.

A gauge of global stocks was lower for a third straight session on Thursday, after U.S. economic data indicated the labor market remains solid while progress on tamping down inflation may be waning. The Labor Department said initial claims for state unemployment benefits dropped 4,