Stock index futures rose as supportive comments from central banks around the world reassured investors that monetary policies designed to support the global economy would remain in place.

On Monday, ECB Executive Board member Joerg Asmussen said the policy would stay as long as necessary. On Tuesday, BOJ board member Ryuzo Miyao said it was vital to keep long- and short-term interest rates stable.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei 14,311.98 +169.33 +1.20%

Hang Seng 22,924.25 +238.20 +1.05%

Shanghai Composite 2,321.32 +28.24 +1.23%

FTSE 6,769.28 +114.94 +1.73%

CAC 4,051.49 +56.33 +1.41%

DAX 8,477.72 +94.42 +1.13%

Crude oil $95.13 +1.04%

Gold $1378.80 -0.56%