Markets in Asia were mostly lower.

The Nikkei fell 2.5% to 9,732.

The Hang Seng dropped 2.6% to 20,415.  HSBC (HBC) fell sharply. PetroChina (PTR) and Sinopec (SNP) also fell.

The Shangai Comsite was higher by .9% to 2,779.

At the open in Europe, the FTSE fell .6% to 5,019. The Dax was down .6% to 5,520, and the CAC 40 dropped .9%.

Data from Reuters and MarketWatch

Douglas A. McIntyre