U.S. stock futures fell slightly as data showed an unexpected drop in jobless claims and companies began reporting quarterly earnings.
Global markets:
Nikkei 15,478.93 -117.05 -0.75%
Hang Seng 23,534.53 +271.20 +1.17%
Shanghai Composite 2,389.37 +6.58 +0.28%
FTSE 6,459.41 -22.83 -0.35%
CAC 4,155.17 -12.95 -0.31%
DAX 9,020.54 +25.21 +0.28%
Crude oil $86.83 (-0.54%)
Gold $1228.30 (+1.85%)