U.S. stock-index futures were higher on Thursday, signaling the market set sights on rebound as volatility eased after hitting its highest level in more than two-and-a-half years earlier in the week.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei 21,890.86 +245.49 +1.13%

Hang Seng 30,451.27 +128.07 +0.42%

Shanghai 3,262.15 -47.11 -1.42%

S&P/ASX 5,890.70 +13.90 +0.24%

FTSE 7,228.98 -50.44 -0.69%

CAC 5,223.37 -32.53 -0.62%

DAX 12,488.10 -102.33 -0.81%

Crude $61.58 (-0.34%)

Gold $1,316.70 (+0.16%)