European stocks rose on speculation central banks will take steps to stimulate the global economy and as investors awaited the outcome of Greek elections this weekend. U.S. index futures and Asian shares gained.
FTSE 100 5,513.34 +46.29 +0.85%
CAC 40 3,065.88 +33.43 +1.10%
Xetra DAX 6,189.64 +51.03 +0.83%