U.S. stock-index futures advanced as President Barack Obama and Congress prepared to resume budget discussions and amid expectations Japan’s new government will act to bolster the economy.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 10,230.36+150.24 +1.49%
Shanghai Composite 2,219.13+5.52 +0.25%
Crude oil $89.32 +0.80%
Gold $1662.30 +0.17%