Markets in a Flash
• Markets in Asian countries had mixed sessions over night. China and Hong Kong rose while Japan fell.
• The Nikkie fell as the Japanese Yen gained hurting the countries exporters.
• European equity markets are trading higher after European economic data beats expectations.
• Commodities markets are looking strong today as European data is strong. Gold falls back further from $1200.
• The USD looks weaker today after investors sought safety in the currency yesterday after Bernanke’s comments.
• US equity futures are following to European lead and are pointing to a higher open.
