The Asian markets seem to be gripped by a bout of nervousness this morning.
The Hang Seng is quoting at 21,532, weaker by 333 points or 1.5% and the Nikkei is at 10,901, lower by 200 points or 1.8%.
Straits Times is quoting at 2,965, weaker by 41 points or 1.3%, Seoul Composite is at 1,708, lower by 25 points or 1.4% and Taiwan Weighted is at 8,005, down 106 points or 1.3%.