U.S. stock futures were little changed on January’s last day of trading, a month that saw indexes pull back from highs amid a focus on corporate earnings and an expectation for higher interest rates.
Futures on the S&P 500 were flat and futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 0.1%. Changes in futures don’t necessarily predict market moves after the opening bell.
In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 climbed 0.9% in morning trade. Financials and consumer discretionary sectors led gains while materials and healthcare sectors lost ground.
The U.K.’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3%. Other stock indexes in Europe also mostly climbed as France’s CAC 40 added 0.6%, the U.K.’s FTSE 250 added 0.8% and Germany’s…
