Quant Report for 2010-03-18

Updated 6:45am EST - After the NIKKEI closed lower by -0.95%, European equity markets are all slightly lower on the session so far. US equity futures are a little lower ahead of the US open. Commodities are weaker on a stronger US dollar. Gold and silver are lower. After recent strength crude is softer, trading around the $82.50/barrel level. Natural gas continues to decline, making fresh 2010 lows. In the currency markets, the US dollar and Japanese yen are a little higher, while the weakest currencies are the Euro and Swiss Franc. US CPI and Unemployment claims will be released at 8:30am EST.