NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures rose on Thursday after well-received European sovereign debt auctions encouraged investors ahead of job market and retail sales data expected to show the U.S. economy is steadily recovering. * Italian and Spanish government bond yields fell sharply after strong auctions were taken as an encouraging sign in their 2012 funding quest. * S&P 500 futures hit fresh 5-month highs after the auctions as investors awaited an interest rate decision from the European Central Bank. The ECB was seen taking a breather this month after back-to-back interest rate cuts. ...
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Stock futures rise after Europe debt auctions
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