U.S. stock-index futures fell as data showed housing starts declined more than estimated and the cost of living rose before the Federal Reserve begins its monetary-policy meeting.
Global markets:
Nikkei 14,975.97 +42.68 +0.29%
Hang Seng 23,203.59 -97.08 -0.42%
Shanghai Composite 2,066.7 -19.28 -0.92%
FTSE 6,740.69 -13.95 -0.21%
CAC 4,512.35 +2.30 +0.05%
DAX 9,877.29 -6.69 -0.07%
Crude oil $106.39 (-0.49%)
Gold $1262.60 (-0.99%)