U.S. stock-index futures fell as investors assessed the prospects of further growth of the stocks as a two-day rally sent valuations high, while the world's central banks are scaling down stimulus programs.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei 19,520.69 -73.47 -0.37%

Hang Seng 22,456.69 +322.22 +1.46%

Shanghai 3,165.55 +6.75 +0.21%

FTSE 7,200.84 +11.10 +0.15%

CAC 4,892.66 -6.74 -0.14%

DAX 11,569.51 -14.80 -0.13%

Crude $53.64 (+0.71%)

Gold $1,175.80 (+0.90%)