Slightly more positive tones seen in early trades

  • German DAX futures +0.3%
  • French CAC 40 futures +0.3%
  • UK FTSE futures +0.1%

Sentiment reflects what we're seeing with Asian stocks in general as Chinese equities closed mildly higher on the day as well. US equity futures remain subdued and are rather flat on the day so that should keep risk assets in-check as we move towards the European cash equity market open later.