U.S. stock futures were little changed as data showed jobless claims unexpectedly rose while consumer spending added the most in five years.
Global markets:
Nikkei 14,485.13 +181.02 +1.27%
Hang Seng 22,133.97 -319.92 -1.42%
FTSE 6,801.53 +21.50 +0.32%
Crude oil $98.96 (-0.80%)
Gold $1284.90 (-0.92%)