U.S. stock futures extended gains as government data showed jobless claims decreased more than forecast and gross-domestic product grew more than estimated in the second quarter, easing concern about an economic slowdown.
Earlier gains in futures today followed approval by Germany’s lower house of parliament for the expansion of the European bailout fund, the European Financial Stability Facility, in Berlin. Lawmakers in the Bundestag voted 523 in favor of the legislation, while 85 voted against; three abstained.