[1/2] The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the stock exchange in Frankfurt, Germany, March 10, 2023.
The annual 5% headline rise for U.S. inflation was the smallest since May 2021 and down from 9.1% last June.
The dollar index was down 0.2%, near its lowest in two months, while U.S. stock futures , rose 0.1-0.2%, suggesting a modest rally at the open.
The Aussie dollar rose 0.6% on the back of surprise surges in both Chinese exports, which rose 14.8% compared with last March, and domestic Australian jobs.
Alibaba shares (9988.HK) fell by as much as 5% at one stage, but later pared losses to close 2% lower.