Stock-index futures climbed after the European Union struck a deal with President Donald Trump that subjects most of the bloc’s exports to 15% tariffs, easing fears of a damaging trade war.
S&P 500 contracts rose 0.4% and those for European stocks gained 0.9%. The euro strengthened against the dollar following the according US-EU accord. Asian shares were flat with the Nikkei-225 declining 0.7% while Hong Kong stocks advanced 1%. Gold slipped while crude oil edged higher 0.6%. Treasuries and a gauge of the dollar were steady.
