Softer equity tones as we wait for official markets to open 28 Aug

  • DAX futures -0.4%
  • CAC40 -0..4%

German bund futures open +5 at 164.86

In Japan the Nikkei closed down -0.01% at 19,449.90

Australia closes down -0.67% at 5705.20

Don't forget UK closed today for late Summer holiday. London centre closed.

I've stopped by to report on anything of note but it won't be a full shift and I'll be long gone before the NA desks crank into life.