U.S. stock futures decline ahead of CPI data

U.S. stock futures were lower Wednesday as Wall Street awaited the latest consumer price index (CPI) data for insights on the pace of inflation. Futures tied to major indices slipped, with the Dow losing 68 points, or 0.1%, the S&P 500 falling by 0.2%, and the Nasdaq ticking down 0.1%. The major averages fell during…