Stock indices futures

Click here for in-depth analysis of the latest stock market news and events moving stock prices Asian markets closed higher on Friday, except Hong Kong's Hang Seng index. Japan's Nikkei 225, Australia's ASX 200, South Korea's Kospi, China’s CSI 300, and India’s S&P BSE Sensex indices rose. European markets were also higher in early trade. Stock indices futures traded slightly higher early Wednesday, with S&P 500 futures up 0.3% at 5,147, Nasdaq futures gaining 0.4%, and Dow Jones futures advancing 0.25%, as traders priced in softer inflation expectations and a potential Fed pause.