Investing.com - Global stock markets rallied as investors bet terror attacks in Paris last week would have little long-term impact on the global economy.
U.S. inflation data due out later in the day was expected to provide more clarity on prospects for a December rate hike by the Fed.
Wal-Mart (N:WMT) reported Q3 earnings per share of $1.03, above forecasts of $0.98 and revenue of $117.41 billion.
The U.S. dollar index rose to seven-month highs, boosted by heightened expectations for higher U.S. interest rates before the years end.
Copper fell to the lowest since May 2009 as the possibility of higher U.S. interest rates and slower global economic growth weighed.