Financial Market Preview - Tuesday 2-Jan

US futures are pointing to a flat open as of 04:40ET. European equity markets have opened higher, following a mixed session in Asia. The Hang Seng fell (1.52%) as official PMIs and a downbeat address from President Xi weighed. A strong earthquake struck northern Japan Monday afternoon with reports of more than 30 dead, but no major abnormalities at nuclear power plants and no mention of major damage to urban areas. Companies Mentioned: ASML, Baidu, JOYY