Stock index futures were muted on Wednesday as traders turned their attention to a closely watched consumer inflation report that could offer fresh clues on the Federal Reserve's policy path. Dow futures were down 0.01%, S&P 500 futures added 0.12%, and Nasdaq futures rose 0.18%. The consumer price index is expected to show a 0.1% month-over-month increase and a 0.2% core rise in June, with annual gains of 3.4% and 2.4%.
