U.S. stock-index futures were little changed, as investors gauged whether signs of a strong economy will help lift equities.
Global markets:
Nikkei 16,883.19 -525.52 -3.02%
Hang Seng 23,485.41 -235.91 -0.99%
Shanghai Composite 3,353.01 +2.49 +0.07%
FTSE 6,397.68 -19.48 -0.30%
CAC 4,116.37 +5.01 +0.12%
DAX 9,550.03 +76.87 +0.81%
Crude oil $49.15 (-1.78%)
Gold $1210.90 (+0.57%)