Quant Report for 2010-07-07

Updated 8am EST - After the NIKKEI closed lower by -0.63%, European equity markets remain mostly in negative territory. US equity futures are slightly lower ahead of the US open. Gold and silver continue to fall as they break down through support levels. Crude is a little higher, just above the $72/barrel handle. In the currency markets, the Japanese yen is higher while the Canadian dollar is lower against the major pairs.