U.S. stock-index futures fell, as data showed jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week.
Global markets:
Nikkei 15,859.22 +271.42 +1.74%
Hang Seng 22,888.75 -255.07 -1.10%
Shanghai Composite 2,127.79 -20.49 -0.95%
FTSE 6,550.55 +58.47 +0.90%
CAC 4,150.07 +40.56 +0.99%
DAX 9,272.54 +90.79 +0.99%
Crude oil $97.82 (+0.02%).
Gold $1200.70 (-2.78%).