US MArket closed on highs, tech was leading the move (Nasdaq+1.2%)...Retail sector was underpressure after cautious comments regarding the holiday Quarter but sector managed to close in black...VIX -5.52% @ 12.66... Brazil -0.65%... Tokyo stocks traded up into the lunch break but have since pared those gains on mixed set of comments by BOJ Gov Kuroda. Speaking in Parliament, Kuroda initially noted JPY weakness is not excessive, but then directed more attention toward the options for an eventual exit from easy policy, reiterating overnight remarks that any additional easing is not being considered at the moment. USD/ JPY traded up above 101.30 but has since pulled back toward the 101 yen handle. ...Shanghai Composite is also on the defensive in the afternoon session, falling back below the technically key 2,200 level. S&P expressed some skepticism over China's ability to transition its economy into a consumption-driven one quickly. Separately, a PBoC official said the central bank will continue to request that local banks delever, and also noted the overall economy has entered into a long-term deleveraging process...Nikkei +0.10%...Shanghai-0.35%
Eur$ 1.3485 S&P Fut -0.05% European Futures +0.13%
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