Good morning. Here's what you need to know. Asian markets were higher in overnight trading, with the Japanese Nikkei rising 2.4 percent and the Shanghai Composite up 0.5 percent. European markets are also higher, with Germany and Italy leading the way, both up 2.4 percent. In the United States, futures point to a positive open. HSBC's flash China PMI manufacturing index fell to 50.4 in February, down from 52.3 the month before. Economists had predicted only a slight tick down to 52.2 on the index. However, they also say the Lunar New Year celebrations heavily distort the ... Read More