In the US last night, the Dow hit a new record high, adding 60 points at 14,673. The
Nasdaq rose 16 points at 3,238 and the S&P500 gained 6 points at 1,569.
In Asia today, the Nikkei was recently up 96 points at 13,288 and the Hang Seng
ahead 40 points at 21,910.
WTI crude oil traded at $93.97 a barrel and Brent crude at $106.55.