Global market picture shows modest gains in U.S. futures
U.S. index futures are slightly higher, led by Nasdaq 100 futures up 0.41 percent, while EUR/USD, GBP/USD and crude benchmarks are marginally lower.
US index futures show the S&P futures up 0.16 percent, Nasdaq futures up 0.41 percent, Dow futures up 0.08 percent, and Russell futures up 0.13 percent.
In currencies, the Euro Dollar is down 0.02 percent, Dollar Yen is up 0.06 percent, and GBP/USD is down 0.02 percent.
WTI crude is at 84.28, down 0.13 percent, and Brent crude is at 91.35, down 0.29 percent.