Analysts' View: Investors and analysts react to U.S. vice presidential debate

People watch the debate between U.S. Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris outside a tavern in San Diego, California, U.S., October 7, 2020. REUTERS/ Mike Blake

TOKYO/HONG KONG (Reuters) - Republican Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris sparred on Wednesday in a pivotal debate ahead of the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election.

S&P 500 index futures rose 0.3% as the debate ended, building on earlier gains of 0.16%.