Investing.com – Asia mostly higher; Nikkei 225 up 0.76% as yen slips.
Europe higher as oil steadies; DAX up 0.44% as Bund yield slips.
U.S. stock index futures edge higher after overnight gains on Wall St.
Dollar near nine-month highs as U.S. December rate hike odds at over 70%.
Industrial metal prices higher; 10-year Treasury yield steady at 1.76% level.