Stocks Up with Yields; US Inflation, Ukraine Optimism Offset Tariff Fears

WALL STREET - NEW YORK. Global stocks rose on Wednesday with U.S. Treasury yields as relief over cooler U.S. inflation in February was countered by uncertainty around U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies and their potential impact on inflation and global growth.

Oil prices settled higher after data on slower stockpile builds, while the euro pulled back slightly after hitting a five-month high in the previous day's session on hopes for a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia.