U.S. stock-index futures fell as data showed sales at U.S. retailers rose less than forecast.
Global markets:
Nikkei 19,908.68 +3.22 +0.02%
Hang Seng 27,561.49 -454.85 -1.62%
Shanghai Composite 4,135.92 +14.20 +0.34%
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CAC 5,220.28 -33.84 -0.64%
DAX 12,277.02 -61.71 -0.50%
Crude oil $52.42 (+0.98%)
Gold $1190.80 (-0.72%)