U.S. stock-index futures climbed, as data showed fewer Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment benefits last week.
Global markets:
Nikkei 16,174.44 +164.45 +1.03 %
Hang Seng 23,179.55 +257.99 +1.13 %
Shanghai Composite 2,073.1 -33.25 -1.58 %
Crude oil $99.45 (+0.23%).
Gold $1212.40 (+0.76%).