U.S. index futures advanced before data on factory orders.
Global markets:
Hang Seng 28,123.82 -9.18 -0.03%
Shanghai Composite 4,481.59 +39.93 +0.90%
CAC 5,099.95 +53.46 +1.06%
DAX 11,617.61 +163.23 +1.43%
Stock markets in Japan and UK are closed today.
Crude oil $59.56 (+0.69%)
Gold $1182.70 (+0.69%)