Trading in the U.S. index futures points to the buying momentum extending into the final session of the week. The market may turn to the University Of Michigan's consumer sentiment report for trading cues, although profit-taking could take some sheen off the rally.
U.S. stocks settled sharply higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq recording their biggest daily percentage gains in around 2-1/2 years.
Investors cheered latest inflation data, which showed the annual CPI figure falling below the 8% mark for the first time in eight months.
U.S. stocks closed higher on Thursday, with the Dow Jones jumping more than 1,200 points. Here is the list of some big stocks recording gains in the previous session.
The CNN Money Fear and Greed index moved to the "Neutral" zone after US stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday as midterm election results provided no clarity about the control of US Congress.
Stocks settled lower after recording gains for three sessions in a row as the price of Bitcoin fell to a new bear market low level.
U.S. stocks settled sharply lower on Wednesday following midterm elections.
Wall Street snapped its three-session rally on Wednesday with investors awaiting data on inflation, which might show easing in US consumer prices.