- Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rising on hopes of financial reform and seemingly unperturbed by the U.S. getting involved in the East China Sea islands dispute.
- European shares are higher, apparently boosted by Germany finally agreeing to a coalition government, strong consumer confidence data out the country, and earnings reports.
- Japan -0.4%, Hong Kong +0.5%, China +0.8%, India flat.
- EU Stoxx 50 +0.2%, London +0.2%, Paris +0.1%, Frankfurt +0.2%, Milan +1.1%, Madrid +0.2%.
- U.S. stock futures: Dow +0.1%. S&P +0.1%. Nasdaq +0.1%
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