U.S. stock-index futures were little changed after data showed sales at retailers climbed in August at the fastest pace in four months.
Global markets:
Nikkei 15,948.29 +39.09 +0.25%
Hang Seng 24,595.32 -67.32 -0.27%
Shanghai Composite 2,331.95 +20.27 +0.88%
FTSE 6,816.02 +16.40 +0.24%
CAC 4,435.02 -5.88 -0.13%
DAX 9,665.38 -25.90 -0.27%
Crude oil $92.80 (-0.03%)
Gold $1236.60 (-0.20%)