U.S. stock-index futures rose as lawmakers passed a budget bill that prevents the so-called fiscal cliff of automatic spending cuts and tax increases.
Global Stocks:
Hang Seng 23,311.98+655.06 +2.89%
FTSE 6,034.41+136.60 +2.32%
CAC 3,717.83+76.76 +2.11%
DAX 7,768.52+156.13 +2.05%
Stock markets in Japan and China were closed today.
Crude oil $93.77 +2.12%
Gold $1688.30 +0.75%