Investing,com - Asia mixed after Chinese trade data. Nikkei 225 up 0.80% as yen at 114 mark vs. dollar.
Europe higher. DAX up 0.48%. FTSE 100 gains 0.42% as pound holds at $1.21 mark.
U.S. stock index futures edge higher after Wall St closes lower. Oil flat.
Dollar index holds above 101 mark. euro firm above $1.06 level.
Gold slips below $1,200. U.S. Treasury yields mixed.