The Asian markets are trading weak.
Hang Seng is quoting at 20,269, weaker by 329 points or 1.6% and Nikkei is at 10,365, lower by 146 points or 1.4%.
Straits Times has weakened by 38 points or 1.3% at 2,773, Seoul Composite has shed 34 points or 2% at 1,635 and Taiwan Weighted has given up 245 points or 3.1% at 7,627.
Shanghai Composite has lost 70 points or 2.2% at 3,023.