U.S. stock-index futures maintained losses on the data that showed an unexpected decrease in retail sales.
U.S. stocks rose last week as a rally in JPMorgan Chase & Co. and speculation China will boost stimulus measures tempered concern about earnings and the global economy.
China’s Premier Wen Jiabao warned the momentum for a recovery in economic growth isn’t yet in place and that “difficulties” may persist for a while.
Global Stocks:
Hang Seng 19,121.34 +28.71 +0.15%
Shanghai Composite 2,147.96 -37.94 -1.74%
FTSE 5,664.53 -1.60 -0.03%
CAC 3,169.93 -10.88 -0.34%
DAX 6,546.06 -11.04 -0.17%
Crude oil $87.02 (-0,09%)
Gold $1588.60 (-0.21%)