Tepid tones to kick start the session

  • German DAX futures -0.1%
  • UK FTSE futures -0.1%

This mirrors the tone in US futures, which are seen down roughly 0.1% for now.

In Asia, the Nikkei closes down 0.4% while the Topix saw a more flattish close in a mixed showing for the region. The Hang Seng is down 0.5% while the Shanghai Composite is up 0.2% going into the closing stages.

The adverse reaction in equities yesterday is still fresh so bear that in mind as we look towards the US non-farm payrolls report later in the day.