FTSE -0.5%, DAX -0.25%, Dow -0.2% and S&P -0.1%; Chicago Fed National Activity Index still below zero.

Markets had a positive session: FTSE +0.1%, DAX +0.3%, Dow +0.5% and S&P +0.4%.

US November Philly Fed manufacturing index sentiment came in at +1.9%; consensus anticipated -1.0%.

US October's housing starts fell to a seven-month low but building permits surged.

Europe up, US flat: FTSE +2.0%, DAX +2.4% - Euro Group satisfied with Greece progress; Dow flat and S&P -0.1%.

Market's did quite well: FTSE +0.5%, DAX +0.1%, Dow +1.4%, S&P +1.5%.

A poor day: FTSE -1.0%, DAX -0.7%, Dow -1.2% and S&P -1.1%; Dow -3.7% and S&P -3.6% for the week.

An ugly night: FTSE -1.9%, DAX -1.1%, Dow and S&P both -1.4%; futures suggests Aus market will be down at opening.

US October import prices -0.5% over the month, non-petroleum import prices -0.4%.

US received their October labour market report, which was surprisingly strong.