There are a mixed set of cues from the Asian markets. The Hang Seng is quoting at 21,710, weaker by 91 points or 0.4%, while the Nikkei is at 9,622, up 50 points or 0.5%.
Straits Times is at 2,995, lower by 11 points or 0.3%, Seoul Composite is at 1,787, lower by two points or 0.1% and Taiwan Weighted is at 8,022, down 11 points or 0.1%.
Shanghai Composite is at 2,661, down 11 points or 0.4%.
