U.S. index futures advanced as a selloff in the global bond market eased after purchases by the European Central Bank, lifting stock index futures.
Global markets:
Nikkei 19,732.92 +162.68 +0.83%
Hang Seng 27,822.28 +535.73 +1.96%
Shanghai Composite 4,309.36 -68.95-1.57 %
FTSE 6,977.37 +4.33 +0.06%
CAC 5,041.64 +12.33 +0.25%
DAX 11,557.59 -2.23 -0.02%
Crude oil $59.45 (-0.77%)
Gold $1215.80 (-0.76%)