U.S. stock-index futures rose as the start of corporate earnings season increased optimism about economic growth.
Alcoa (AA) Inc. advanced after posting earnings that beat analysts’ estimates and maintaining its forecast for global aluminum demand.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 14,472.9 +363.56 +2.58%
Hang Seng 20,683.01 +100.82 +0.49%
Shanghai Composite 1,965.45 +7.18 +0.37%
FTSE 6,503.27 +53.20 +0.82%
CAC 3,846.05 +22.22 +0.58%
DAX 8,050 +81.46 +1.02%
Crude oil $102.57 -0.55%
Gold $1252.10 +1.39%