U.S. stock-index futures rose as faster-than-forecast growth in retail sales bolstered optimism in the economy.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 8,929.88 +44.73 +0.50%
Hang Seng 20,291.68 +210.32 +1.05%
Shanghai Composite 2,142.52 +6.45 +0.30%
FTSE 5,855.32 +23.44 +0.40%
CAC 3,440.59 +14.18 +0.41%
DAX 6,967.42 +57.74 +0.84%
Crude oil $93.04 +0,33%
Gold $1598.90 -0.85%