U.S. stock futures rose as jobless claims fell to a two-month low and investors awaited testimony to lawmakers by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 14,808.5 +193.46 +1.32%
Hang Seng 21,345.22 -26.65 -0.12%
Shanghai Composite 2,023.4 -21.53 -1.05%
FTSE 6,622.95 +51.02 +0.78%
CAC 3,898.49 +26.47 +0.68%
DAX 8,280.31 +25.59 +0.31%
Crude oil $106.89 +0.39%
Gold $1284.20 +0.52%