U.S. stock-index futures rallied on speculation central banks will support economic growth with more stimulus.
Global markets:
Nikkei 14,532.51 -205.87 -1.40%
Hang Seng 23,023.21 +122.27 +0.53%
Shanghai Composite 2,341.18 -15.32 -0.65%
FTSE 6,257.78 +61.87 +1.00%
CAC 4,001.25 +82.63 +2.11%
DAX 8,745.47 +162.57 +1.89%
Crude oil $83.72 (+1.16%)
Gold $1238.40 (-0.21%)