U.S. stock-index futures rose as speculation grew for looser global monetary policies while a better-than-forecast profit from JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted optimism for bank earnings.
Global Stocks:
Nikkei 16,385.89 +154.46 +0.95%
Hang Seng 21,561.06 +238.69 +1.12%
Shanghai Composite 3,053.92 -6.77 -0.22%
FTSE 6,701.66 +31.26 +0.47%
CAC 4,395.78 +60.52 +1.40%
DAX 10,085.63 +154.92 +1.56%
Crude $45.66 (+2.03%)
Gold $1,323.60 (-1.49%)