Apple and Amazon reported after the bell, and in line with other tech companies that have revealed their earnings this week, the numbers disappointed.
All the major APAC equity indices are underwater, with Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index (HSI) leading the way lower, down over 2% at one stage.
The WTI futures contract is trading above US$ 88 bbl, while the Brent contract remains above US$96 bbl when going to print.