[US Stock Index Futures Rise Slightly, Crude Oil Weakens in Early Trading] According to BlockBeats, on November 2nd, data from the BIT stock platform showed that US stock index futures opened higher after a sharp drop on Friday. Brent crude oil declined from Friday's close, trading around $112 per barrel; gold rose slightly. The US dollar received some buying, with the USD/JPY exchange rate rising above 157.65.