US equity futures are indicating a flat open as of 04:45 ET. This follows Asian markets trading mixed, while European equity markets have also opened mixed. Risk appetite has slightly improved, though it comes on the back of recent weakness in equity markets. China property stocks also remaining in focus and are at 12-year lows amid persistent concerns over repayment difficulties and rising default risk.

Companies Mentioned: China Evergrande, HSBC, Citigroup, McDonalds, Ryanair, Boeing