U.S. stock futures fell  as commodities slumped after reports showed that manufacturing contracted in Europe and China.

Futures fell even after data showed that applications for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in four years, reinforcing signs the U.S. labor market is picking up.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei  10,127.08 +40.59 +0.40%

Hang Seng 20,901.56 +44.93 +0.22%

Shanghai Composite 2,375.77 -2.42 -0.10%

FTSE  5,852.03 -39.92 -0.68%

CAC  3,476.5 -50.87 -1.44%

DAX 6,980.13 -91.19 -1.29%

Crude oil $105.52 (-1.6%).

Gold $1634.80 (-0,9%).