Shares have shied away from breaking into the black after a bank led recovery fades ahead of an indicator of Chinese manufacturing activity.
The XJO is atm attempting to turn green, this is after seven days of gains, its longest rally since August.
Gauges of manufacturing from China to Europe are due today as investors examine economic data for clues as to the health of the global economy. Equities have been seesawing, with the U.S. on track to end bond purchases this month amid signs of a slowdown elsewhere. The Asia-Pacific gauge swung an average 0.9 percent a day this month, up from 0.5 percent in the first nine months of 2014. U.S. oil inventories rose more estimated last week, stoking concern that supply is outpacing demand.
A few notable performers this morning have been ...BLY ZIP IDC KNL
BHP off 1.40% RIO off 1.65% XMJ off 1.30% XFJ up .30%
