U.S. stock-index futures rose, investors weighed a report showing durable-goods orders rose more than forecast while investment in business equipment fell.
Global markets:
Nikkei 14,477.16 +53.97 +0.37%
Hang Seng 21,887.75 +155.43 +0.72%
Shanghai Composite 2,063.67 -3.64 -0.18%
FTSE 6,639.17 +34.28 +0.52%
CAC 4,393.21 +49.09 +1.13%
DAX 9,473.18 +134.78 +1.44%
Crude oil $99.67 (+0.48%)
Gold $1313.80 (-0.18%).