Global risk assets firmer; dollar slips, crude edges higher
S&P 500, Nasdaq 100, Dow and Russell futures are modestly higher, the U.S. Dollar Index is slightly lower, and EUR/USD, GBP/USD and crude benchmarks are up.
Global market picture.
S&P futures are up 0.08%, Nasdaq futures are up 0.19%, Dow futures are up 0.04%, and Russell futures are up 0.07%.
The US Dollar Index is down 0.01%.
EUR/USD is up 0.36%, USD/JPY is down 0.13%, and GBP/USD is up 0.38%.
WTI crude is at 82.56, up 0.19%, and Brent crude is at 88.79, up 0.31%.