Investing.com - Asia mostly higher; Nikkei 225 up 0.40%, Shanghai misses out after China data.
Europe higher; DAX up 1%, with focus on banks after stress test results.
U.S. stock index futures higher as U.S. rate hike bets this year ease.
Dollar off lows after disappointing U.S. Q2 GDP data; at 102 yen.
Industrial metals higher after mixed Chinese manufacturing activity data.