European stocks were mostly firmer and Asian stock markets were mixed overnight. China's stock market saw some pressure after weaker-than-expected export data was released. China's exports in December were down 6.1% from the same period last year. U.S. stock indexes are pointed toward slightly higher openings when the New York day session begins. U.S. stock market traders are awaiting a batch of bank corporate earnings reports Friday, including J.P. Morgan Chase.
Gold prices are seeing a mild corrective pullback Friday after hitting a six-week high on Thursday.
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