US. Stock, Dow Jones,S&P 500, Nasdaq futures outlook december 19 2011

US. Stock, Dow Jones,S&P 500, Nasdaq futures outlook december 19 2011 : U.S. stock futures are rising on improving U.S. economic indicators and the approval in Italy of an austerity plan intended to get the country's finances under control. Dow Jones industrial futures are up 0.6 percent at 11,895. The broader S&P 500 futures are up 0.8 percent at 1,221. Nasdaq composite futures are up 0.8 percent at 2,240.25.

Investor sentiment rose after the U.S. government reported on Thursday that the number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped sharply last week. Positive manufacturing reports also helped.

The U.S. government released new inflation data Friday. According to the U.S. Labor Department, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was unchanged in November. The U.S. Labor Department also reports that the energy index fell for the 2nd straight month. The food index rose, but the gasoline index and household energy index declined.

Stock Market Futures - December 19, 2011
Dow Jones Futures - Up 13
S&P 500 Futures - Up 2
Nasdaq Futures - Up 2
Gold Futures - 1598
Silver Futures - 29.67
Oil Futures - 93.53
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