U.S. stock-index futures were flat on Friday, following a rally that lasted five straight days as investors shrug off inflation fears and focus on growth in the economy and corporate profits.

Global Stocks:

Nikkei 21,720.25 +255.27 +1.19%

Hang Seng -

Shanghai -

S&P/ASX 5,904.00 -5.00 -0.08%

FTSE 7,287.83 +53.02 +0.73%

CAC 5,273.59 +51.07 +0.98%

DAX 12,411.72 +65.55 +0.53%

Crude $61.45 (+0.18%)

Gold $1,358.00 (+0.20%)