U.S. stock-index futures rose as data showed inflation remains subdued after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen reiterated that interest rates would be increased gradually.
Global markets:
Nikkei 19,990.82 -228.45 -1.13%
Hang Seng 26,694.66 -59.13 -0.22%
Shanghai Composite 4,786.17 -181.72 -3.66%
FTSE 6,671.33 -9.22 -0.14%
CAC 4,764.84 -25.78 -0.54%
DAX 10,906.68 -71.33 -0.65%
Crude oil $60.44 (+0.85%)
Gold $1199.80 (+1.96%)