Quant Report for 2010-03-11

Updated 5:10am EST - European equity markets are gaining ground after a sluggish open. US equity futures are a slightly higher on the session. US treasuries continue to head lower. Crude is stronger once again, trading above the $82/barrel level. Commodities are generally mixed so far today. In the currency markets, the US dollar is weaker against the majors. The Swiss National Bank is set to release an interest rate decision at 8am EST. Unemployment claims out of the US is due out at 8:30am EST.