Investing.com - Asia underpinned by Japan stimulus hopes; Nikkei up 1.72 x.x%
Europe higher as major firms report Q2 earnings; DAX up 0.85%.
U.S. futures higher with Federal Reserve expected to stand part on rates.
Yen slips against dollar on Japan stimulus package expectations.
Gold lower as dollar touches high of 106.54 yen; benchmark bond yields higher.