U.S. stock futures advanced amid speculation the Federal Reserve will remain supportive of the economy even as policy makers gear up for an interest-rate increase.
Global markets:
FTSE 6,283.29 -48.54 -0.77%
CAC 4,063.69 -29.51 -0.72%
DAX 9,482.33 -81.56 -0.85%
Nikkei 16,819.73 +64.41 +0.38%
Hang Seng 22,585.84 -84.66 -0.37%
Shanghai Composite 3,060.26 +38.75 +1.28%
Crude oil $54.47 (-2.59%)
Gold $1196.70 (+0.18%)