Today's Markets:
In Asia, Japan -1.5% to 13338. Hong Kong -1.6% to 21525. China -0.1% to 2101. India +0.2% to 17996.
In Europe, at midday, London -0.5%. Paris -0.3%. Frankfurt -0.9%.
Futures at 6:20: Dow +0.1%. S&P +0.1%. Nasdaq +0.1%. Crude +0.9% to $109.96. Gold +0.35% to $1425.20.