QQQ Futures point to higher open
Nasdaq 100 (NASDAQ:QQQ) futures lead the way, up 0.7%, paced by Apple's 2% premarket gain following strong earnings last night. S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SPY) futures are up 0.6%, and DJIA (NYSEARCA:DIA) ahead 0.4%.
A 2.2% gain in Italy (NYSEARCA:EWI) is leading Europe sharply higher, and the Nikkei overnight gave back half of its 4% Monday gain.
The 10-year Treasury yield remains highly volatile, dropping to as low as 2.13% overnight, but now higher by one basis point to 2.2%. Gold is ahead $4 per ounce to $1,249.