U.S. stock-index futures fell as the dollar strengthened to the highest level in more than seven years versus the yen amid speculation the U.S. is moving closer to raising interest rates.

Global markets:

Nikkei 18,665.11 -125.44 -0.67%

Hang Seng 23,896.98 -226.07 -0.94%

Shanghai Composite 3,287.1 -15.31 -0.46%

FTSE 6,780.25 -96.22 -1.40%

CAC 4,882.67 -54.53 -1.10%

DAX 11,442.08 -140.03 -1.21%

Crude oil $49.82 (-0.50%)

Gold $1167.40 (+0.09%)