Following lower closes yesterday, S&P futures are still pointing to a softer open today, down (0.13%). Asian markets were firmly lower on Tuesday, with the Nikkei dropping (1.4%) as it hit the lower end of its five-month trading range. The Hang Seng fell (1.3%) but saw mid-morning dip buying in tech stocks, supported by mainland inflows. European markets opened mixed but are edging higher, while bond yields are finding support amid safe-haven buying.

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