Futures on global stocks and major U.S. indexes were steady or slightly higher, supported by an ongoing recovery as yields on Treasury bonds stabilize. Investors continue to monitor movements in bond yields, higher oil prices driven by concerns about supply in the Middle East, and the earnings of large retail companies such as Walmart. Meanwhile, local markets such as the Pakistan Stock Exchange saw a slight decline and closed down by around 0.14%, at 176,591.76 points.