U.S. stock-index futures were little changed as the Chinese central bank indicated it will support the yuan and sales at American retailers increased in July.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 20,595.55 +202.78 +0.99%
Hang Seng 24,018.8 +102.78 +0.43%
Shanghai Composite 3,954.78 +68.46 +1.76%
FTSE 6,580.35 +9.16 +0.14%
CAC 4,995.58 +70.15 +1.42%
DAX 11,033.47 +108.86 +1.00%
Crude oil $42.89 (-0.97%)
Gold $1114.30 (-0.86%)