US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets are higher, while Asian equities finished mostly higher on Friday. The EU has banned Russian coal imports, and member states may target Russian oil in the next round of sanctions. France will vote for a new president on Sunday.
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