Markets in Asia were mostly down.

The Nikkei fell .7% to 12,752. Canon fell 2% to 5260. Casio fell 3.7% to 1220.

The Hang Seng dropped 2.2% to 20,480. China Life (LFC) rose 4.3% to 27.70. China Petroleum (SNP) rose 4.4% to 7.68.

The Shanghai Composte fell 3.6% to 2,432

Data from Reuters.

Douglas A. McIntyre