U.S. stock-index futures advanced as China's economy grew more than forecast and investors speculated the European Central Bank will boost stimulus.
Global markets:
Nikkei 17,366.3 +352.01 +2.07%
Hang Seng 23,951.16 +212.67 +0.90%
Shanghai Composite 3,173.93 +57.58 +1.85%
FTSE 6,634.31 +48.78 +0.74%
CAC 4,454.59 +59.66 +1.36%
DAX 10,261.97 +19.62 +0.19%
Crude oil $47.21 (-3.04%)
Gold $1286.30 (+0.74%)