Stocks, US Futures Rise Ahead of Inflation Reading: Markets Wrap

European edged higher and US equity futures gained as trade tensions eased ahead of a key inflation reading, while positive earnings continued to support the equity market.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index was on track for a second straight weekly gain and a record close, led by the technology sector following a tech-led rally on Wall Street. French drugmaker Sanofi SA, UK lender NatWest Group Plc, Swiss cement producer Holcim AG and Swedish defense firm Saab AB were among companies that gained after earnings beats.

Contracts on the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 advanced. Shares in Intel Corp ...