Cooling economic indicators reduce expectations for further Federal Reserve rate increases, lifting US equity futures.
Dow Jones futures climbed 0.24% to 53,300, while S&P 500 futures gained 0.46% near 7,560. Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 1.0% to 29,850 in early European trading.
The moves follow softer economic data, which has lowered market expectations for additional Federal Reserve rate hikes. Prior sessions saw mixed performance, with equities reacting to inflation and labor market reports.
No immediate market reaction details were provided, but the shift in Fed rate expectations supported risk assets.