U.S. stock index futures pointed to a mixed open on Friday as traders eyed comments from Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen from 18:00h who will speak about the economic outlook, as well as other speakers.
The probability of an increase in rates this month lihlvenite has increased dramatically stroll through recent weeks, because of improving economic data and the Fed's aggressive rhetoric.
On Thursday, shares retreated a day after their best session of the year.
Expected economic data today and the services index index of the ISM services.
European stock index futures traded around 0.32 percent lower on Friday morning.
Oil markets recorded a slight increase, as the Brent rose by 0.4%, while US crude rose by about 0.27%.
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