- U.S. and European stock futures are pointing to slightly lower opens, while Asian markets closed lower due to growth concerns.
- European stocks are trading lower after the ECB left rates unchanged and said it would increase QE if needed.
- In company news, Canadian Natural Resources will buy Shell's Canadian oilsands assets for $7.25 billion, while Linamar reported a 22% rise in profit helped by an acquisition. Akzo Nobel rejected a $20.9 billion bid from PPG.
- Economic data includes US jobless claims and Canadian housing starts and building permits. Nonfarm payrolls are the main US report on Friday.