U.S. stock-index futures fell slightly after data showed a rise in jobless claims and a smaller-than-estimated gain in retail sales.
Global markets:
Nikkei 14,973.53 -95.95 -0.64%
Hang Seng 23,175.02 -82.27 -0.35%
Shanghai Composite 2,051.71 -3.24 -0.16%
FTSE 6,845 +6.13 +0.09%
CAC 4,557.8 +2.69 +0.06%
DAX 9,945.76 -4.05 -0.04%
Crude oil $106.33 (+1.85%)
Gold $1264.90 (+0.30%)