U.S. stock-index futures rose amid speculation overseas central banks will increase stimulus to help boost slowing economies.
Global markets:
Nikkei 17,663.22 +73.12 +0.42%
Hang Seng 23,654.3 +286.85 +1.23%
Shanghai Composite 2,763.32 +83.16 +3.10%
FTSE 6,741 +84.63 +1.27%
CAC 4,400.51 +23.18 +0.53%
DAX 9,969.95 +6.44 +0.06%
Crude oil $68.20 (-1.12%)
Gold $1201.00 (-1.34%)