A touch softer in early trades but..

  • German DAX futures -0.1%
  • UK FTSE futures -0.3%
  • Spanish IBEX futures -0.1%

US futures are keeping in more positive territory to start the day, gaining by ~0.7% and that has helped the mood in Asia a little. That said, the risk mood is still keeping rather fragile so perhaps the caution in Europe is somewhat warranted for now.

All eyes will turn towards Wall Street though ahead of the weekend, so expect firmer direction for risk assets to only come in US trading later today.