U.S. stock futures: Dow +0.3%. S&P +0.3%. Nasdaq +0.3%.- 5/21/14

Global shares lean higher

• Asian shares are mixed but European equities and U.S. stock futures are mostly higher on a day packed with central-bank action.
• The BOJ left its interest rates and aggressive easing as is, after which Governor Haruhiko Kuroda indicated that he doesn't see much need for further stimulus anytime soon.
• BOE minutes took on a hawkish tone, signalling that some policy makers are nearing the point they'll vote for a rate rise.
• Later today, FOMC minutes are due to be released while Janet Yellen is scheduled to speak.
• Japan -0.2%, Hong Kong +0.15%, China +0.8%, India -0.6%.
• Euro Stoxx 600 +0.1%, London -0.1%, Paris +0.1%, Frankfurt +0.2%, Milan +0.3%, Madrid flat.
• U.S. stock futures: Dow +0.3%. S&P +0.3%. Nasdaq +0.3%.

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