It is a mixed set of cues from the Asian markets.
The Hang Seng is quoting at 21,034, weaker by 77 points or 0.3% and the Nikkei is at 9,128, lower by 67 points or 0.7%.
Seoul Composite is at 1,751, stronger by eight points or 0.4%) and Seoul Composite is at 1,751, higher by eight points or 0.4%, while the Straits Times is at 2,927, down six points or 0.2%.
Shanghai Composite is trading flat at 2,662.