U.S. stock-index advanced as oil prices trimmed losses, but gains were limited by geopolitical tensions and weak U.S. data. In addition, investors eyed a pickup in earnings season.
Stocks:
Nikkei 18,355.26 +19.63 +0.11%
Hang Seng -
Shanghai 3,221.67 -24.39 -0.75%
FTSE -
CAC -
DAX -
Crude $53.08 (+0.23%)
Gold $1,289.30 (+0.06%)