U.S. stock-index futures fell slightly as investors weighed progress in the labor market and signs the economy is strong enough to withstand higher interest rates as soon as next month.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei 20,724.56 +60.12 +0.3%

Hang Seng 24,552.47 +177.19 +0.7%

Shanghai Composite 3,744.41 +82.87 +2.3%

FTSE 6,731.92 -15.17 -0.2%

CAC 5,178.84 -13.27 -0.3%

DAX 11,546.67 -38.43 -0.3%

Crude oil $44.40 (-0.58%)

Gold $1083.00 (-0.62%)