Asian stock markets are trading mixed on Wednesday, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, as traders react to data showing producer prices in the U.S. increased by more than expected in the month of April, while they cautiously await the release of key consumer price inflation data later in the day. Asian markets closed mixed on Tuesday.

The Japanese stock market is notably higher on Wednesday, adding to the gains in the previous three sessions, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving above the 38,500 level, with gains across most sectors led by index heavyweights and technology stocks.

Indian shares are seen opening little changed on Wednesday as investors react to disappointing Bharti Airtel's quarterly results and the latest MSCI rejig that has seen the inclusion of stocks like Indus Towers, NHPC and Canara Bank in the India index.

The Thai stock market has ticked higher in three straight sessions, rising just 7 points or 0.5 percent in that span. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just above the 1,375-point plateau and it may inch higher again on Wednesday.

Australian shares are trading notably higher on Wednesday, recouping the losses in the previous session, with the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 moving to stay below the 7,800 level, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight, with gains across most sectors led by mining and technology stocks.

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Today marks a significant day for both Germany and the USA, as they are set to unveil crucial economic data. Germany will release the Consumer Price Index (CPI), while the USA will disclose the Producer Price Index (PPI). These releases are vital indicators of each country's inflationary trends.