U.S. stock futures advanced before reports that may show consumer confidence is improving and the housing market is stabilizing.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 8,657.08 +63.93 +0.74%
Hang Seng 19,055.46 +254.47 +1.35%
Shanghai Composite 2,389.64 +28.27 +1.20%
FTSE 5,376.46 +20.12 +0.38%
CAC 3,066.58 +23.61 +0.78%
DAX 6,381.77 +58.58 +0.93%
Crdue oil $91.26 (+0.44%)
Gold $1577.60 (+0.55%)