Markets in Asia were mixed

The Nikkei rose a fraction to 9,871. Japan Air rose on news it may get government funding. Mitsubishi UFJ (NYSE:MTU) also rose.

The Hang Seng was up 1.6% to 22,627.

The Shanghai Composite fell .1% to 3,175.

At the open in Europe, the FTSE was up .9% to 5,279. The Dax rose .9% to 5,655. The CAC 40 rose 1% to 3,824.

Data from Reuters and MarketWatch

Douglas A.. McIntyre