S&P equity futures are trading above prior close. Asian equities finished mixed overnight with Hong Kong outperforming again, up over 1%, while Japan closed at a one-month low. European markets are higher. Treasuries stronger for a third straight session after a big jump in yields last week. Dollar index down 0.2% with yen strength once again the story in FX on recent BoJ policy tweak speculation. Gold up 0.2%. Bitcoin futures up 0.4%. WTI crude up 0.3%.
