Before the bell: Europe higher as oil stays below $100
SPY•Stocks and company names in focus
Nasdaq and S&P 500 futures added 0.1%. ASML ASML.AS, Europe's largest tech stock, was called higher.
Elsewhere, Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO told the Financial Times it would consider a direct New York listing. Its shares are down more than 20% this year.
Swiss bank UBS UBSG.S will be in focus as Switzerland's upper house of parliament votes on proposals for tougher capital requirements.
Europe set to open higher as oil falls
Europe was set for a positive start on Wednesday as global stocks and bonds found support from a slide in oil prices after US signals of diplomatic progress towards ending the Iran war.
Euro STOXX 50 .STOXX50E, DAX .GDAXI and FTSE .FTSE futures rose about 0.3%, tracking gains in Asia where tech advanced after the Nasdaq notched its first record since June.
Brent crude traded firmly below $100 a barrel, down 0.8% at $98.4 and on track for a sixth straight day of declines. President Donald Trump warned he could annihilate Iran if no deal is reached, but also suggested an agreement may be close.
