Markets Optimistic Of Solution To Euro Debt Crisis The major U.S. index futures are pointing to a higher opening on Wednesday, with sentiment getting a boost from expectations of some favorable outcome emerging out of today's meeting of European leaders. A short while ago the German parliament gave its Chancellor Angela Merkel the mandate to enhance the powers of the EFSF, which will be discussed later in the day at the meeting. The durable goods orders report released earlier in the day showed a less than expected drop in orders. (Oct 26, 2011) Full Article |