• Indices from the Asia-Pacific region are mostly trading lower. The market in China, after yesterday's gains, is seeing a correction today of 2.00-2.70%. The Japanese Nikkei 225 index is up 0.50% to 37,850 points, while futures on the Singapore SG20cash index are down 0.75% to 341 points.

  • U.S. indices closed in positive territory, recording moderate gains near their peaks. Stock index prices were supported by a weakening dollar. The USDIDX dollar index lost 0.40% yesterday, and today, for the first time in many months, it fell below the 100.0000 point level.

  • Futures on European indices point to a lower opening of the cash session. The DAX and UK100 are trading about 0.30-0.45% lower.

  • One of the weaker currencies today is JPY and NZD, while one of the stronger ones is EUR and CHF. Volatility in the forex market is relatively low.

  • Australia's CPI inflation fell to its lowest level in three years in August, thanks to the government's electricity rebate and falling petrol prices. Prices rose 2.7% year-on-year in August, in line with expectations and compared to 3.5% year-on-year in July. The Australian dollar is trading down slightly following the report.

  • Japan's PPI inflation for the services sector rose to 2.7% y/y versus 2.6% expected and 2.8% previously. This is a positive sign for the BOJ, which is closely monitoring price growth in the service sector.

  • Cryptocurrencies are seeing slight declines but remain at high levels. Bitcoin is down just 0.05% and stays above $64,000, while Ethereum is down 1.00% to $2,630.