Global stocks tick up with oil steady on Hormuz plansSYDNEY/LONDON, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Global equities inched higher on Monday as oil prices held broadly steady after Iran said it was nearing a final pact with Oman defining new shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, and as markets awaited key U.S. inflation data on Wednesday. Overall, the MSCI index of global stocks climbed 0.1% on Monday. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, is forecast to increase 2.5% annually, from 2.6% in June. “If oil prices remain contained and move lower from the current levels, that would prevent the need for the Fed to hike rates,” Kumar said. Currency markets were broadly steady, with the euro just off a seven-week top at $1.156.