U.S. stock futures rose as data showed payrolls in December increased at the slowest pace since January 2011, easing concern that the Federal Reserve may accelerate the pace of stimulus cuts.
Global markets:
Nikkei 15,912.06 +31.73 +0.20%
Hang Seng 22,846.25 +58.92 +0.26%
Shanghai Composite 2,013.3 -14.32 -0.71%
FTSE 6,752.5 +61.16 +0.91%
CAC 4,254.05 +28.91 +0.68%
DAX 9,490.75 +69.14 +0.73%
Crude oil $92.69 (+1.12%)
Gold $1240.70 (+0.92%).