Financial Market Preview - Wednesday 18-Oct

US equity futures are indicating a lower open as of 04:45 ET. This follows a mixed Asian session, whilst European equity markets are lower in early trading. The macro focus in Europe on firmer-than-expected UK inflation data. China macro releases saw Q3 GDP better than expected, while activity data mostly beat. Country Garden dollar coupon deadline due on Wednesday also remains an overhang with no reports bondholders have received payment.Companies Mentioned: CVC, Nexi, Illumina, Apple, Country Garden