- Crude finishes the Asian session flat as markets seemed to steer clear of negative news over the weekend.
- Asian equity markets took much of the spotlight during the session as ASX200 finished up +0.85% as well as the Nikkei225 up +0.73% with Industrials and Minerals leading the chart in Australia.
- During the Asian saw China post Trade Balance data which beat market expectations slightly showing slight increase in strength in the Chinese economy even after a lower quarter of exports to the United States during this period. Expected number of 315billion was below expectations which came out at 329B.