U.S. stock-index futures fell as semiconductors slumped and oil declined for the first time in six days.
The earnings reporting is goog this morning. Goldman Sachs (GS), Citigroup (C) and United Health (UNH) had some good results.
Global markets:
Nikkei 19,885.77 +16.01 +0.08%
Hang Seng 27,739.71 +120.89 +0.44%
Shanghai Composite 4,194.65 +110.49 +2.71%
FTSE 7,070.27 -26.51 -0.37%
CAC 5,221.78 -32.57 -0.62%
DAX 12,022.97 -208.37 -1.70%
Crude oil $55.18 (-2.15%)
Gold $1205.80 (+0.73%)