U.S. stock-index futures rose as reports of a cease-fire in Ukraine boosted global equities.
Global markets:
Nikkei 15,728.35 +59.75 +0.38%
Hang Seng 25,317.95 +568.93 +2.30%
Shanghai Composite 2,288.63 +22.58 +1.00%
FTSE 6,879.03 +49.86 +0.73%
CAC 4,419.13 +40.80 +0.93%
DAX 9,627.51 +120.49 +1.27%
Crude oil $93.90 (+1.09%)
Gold $1266.80 (+0.14%)