India, Aug. 22 -- Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks might be the major spotlight on Friday. The speech might give additional clues on potential interest rate cuts.
The geopolitical developments also are closely watched by investors.
As of 8.20 am ET, the Dow futures were up 148.00 points, the S&P 500 futures were adding 15.00 points and the Nasdaq 100 futures were progressing 45.00 points.
The U.S. major averages finished Thursday in negative territory. The S&P 500 slid 25.61 points or 0.4 percent to 6,370.17, the Nasdaq fell 75.55 points or 0.3 percent to 21,100.31 and the Dow declined 152.81 points or 0.3 percent to 44,785.50.
On the economic front, the Baker Hughes Rig Count for the week will be issued at 1.00 pm ET. In the p...