U.S. stock futures edged up ahead of data that are expected to show a decline in applications for jobless benefits and a sharp increase in second-quarter economic growth.
S&P 500 futures gained 0.1% and futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average strengthened 0.3%. Changes in futures don’t necessarily predict market moves after the markets open.
European stocks advanced Thursday for a two-session winning streak. The Stoxx Europe 600 added 0.3% in morning trade, and is at its highest level in a year. Materials and energy sectors led gains while consumer staples and communication services sectors lost ground.
Anglo American climbed 4.8% for a five-day run of gains and Informa jumped 2.7%.
Anheuser-Busch InBev declined 6.2% for a two-session losing streak.