GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise, bond yields rise with December’s upcoming price data in focus

The S&P 500 was gaining ground on Tuesday afternoon after a volatile morning while Treasury yields rose as investors waited anxiously for U.S. inflation data due later in the week. The U.S. dollar was little changed versus the euro and other major currencies, hovering close to its weakest level in seven months as investors positioned themselves ahead of the December consumer price data due on Thursday.

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