U.S. stock-index futures climbed as optimism grew that policy makers will move to support financial markets.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 15,323.14 +13.93 +0.09%
Hang Seng 20,172.46 -54.84 -0.27%
Shanghai Composite 2,912.76 +17.06 +0.59%
FTSE 6,161.22 +179.02 +2.99%
CAC 4,115.11 +130.39 +3.27%
DAX 9,547.88 +279.22 +3.01%
Crude $47.65 (+2.85%)
Gold $1317.00 (-0.58%)