Quant Report for 2010-04-15

Updated 5am EST - Global equity markets are mixed on the session. US equity futures are trading lower ahead of the US open. Commodities are weaker on a stronger US dollar. Crude is retreating, just below the $86/barrel level. In the currency markets, the US dollar and Japanese yen are stronger while the Euro and Swiss franc are weaker against the majors. US unemployment claims are due out at 8:30am EST.