• German DAX futures +0.2%
  • UK FTSE futures +0.2%

This mirrors the mood in US futures mostly, with S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq futures both also up 0.2%. Dow futures are lagging slightly, keeping more flattish at the moment after yesterday's minor drop. This points to steadier risk tones in general, with tech stocks looking rather perky. Here's a look at the Nasdaq at it looks to potentially break out to the upside:

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