U.S. stock futures were little changed as an increase in Chinese inflation intensified concern officials may curb economic stimulus measures.
The U.S. trade deficit unexpectedly widened in November as American retailers stocked up on imported goods for the holidays and demand for foreign automobiles rebounded following superstorm Sandy.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei  10,801.57 +148.93 +1.40%
Hang Seng 23,264.07 -90.24 -0.39%
Shanghai Composite 2,243 -40.66 -1.78%
FTSE  6,110.93 +9.42 +0.15%
CAC  3,693.79 -9.33 -0.25%
DAX 7,709.89 +1.42 +0.02%
Crude oil $93.36 -0.49%
Gold $1673.70 -0.26%