U.S. stock index futures are pointing to a sharply lower open on Friday morning after the number of new coronavirus cases escalated.

U.S. stock index futures are pointing to a slightly higher open on Wall Street Thursday morning after closing at fresh record highs, as investors continue to monitor the global economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak.

U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Wednesday morning.

U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower Tuesday morning.

Most U.S. factories in China’s manufacturing hub around Shanghai will be back at work this week, but the “severe” shortage of workers due to the coronavirus will hit production and global supply chains, according to the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

U.S. stock index futures were slightly higher Friday morning, as investors closely monitor the potential economic fallout from China’s fast-spreading coronavirus.