Dow futures, along with S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures, were in positive territory ahead of the inflation data, according to Reuters. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.34% on Tuesday, while the S&P 500 declined 0.32% and the Nasdaq lost 0.6%. Dow Jones, S&P 500 And Nasdaq FuturesU.S. stock futures were modestly higher ahead of the inflation report. Dow Jones Today: Key TakeawayThe Dow Jones and broader U.S. stock market are entering Wednesday’s session with investors focused firmly on inflation and the Federal Reserve. For investors tracking the Dow Jones today, Dow futures, S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures, the combination of CPI data, Fed rate expectations and oil-market developments will remain central to market direction.