US equity futures are indicating a higher open as of 05:00 ET. European equity markets higher. Asian markets were mostly weaker with Japan and ASX a bit higher, but Hang Seng, mainland China and Kospi traded lower. In central bank news, the SNB left its key policy settings unchanged; while the Norges Bank is expected to raise rates.
Companies mentioned: KKR, Telecom Italia (MI:TLIT), Toyota, Toshiba