U.S. Stock Futures Drop on Jobs Data as Ringgit, Oil Rise

U.S. stock-index futures retreated after data Friday that showed the weakest American hiring in more than a year. Emerging-market currencies rallied with gold, while oil traded above $50 a barrel in New York.

KKR Joins Sovereigns Seeking Seoul Skyline Yields: Korea Markets

KKR & Co. bought an skyscraper in downtown Seoul, within walking distance from blocks owned by wealth funds of Azerbaijan and Singapore, as falling bond yields and a revived economy spurs a search for higher returns.

Double-Decker Funds Grow Most in 10 Months in December on Real

Japanese funds that pair investments in high-yield debt and foreign exchange grew the most in 10 months in December after a rally in the Brazilian real, the most-used currency for the products.