Asian markets are expected to open on mixed territory

Nikkei225 will open 3 points lower, Shanghai composite will open 150 points higher, Hang Seng 54 points higher.

The positive sentiment continues to support the markets, although at record high levels. Late last week, S & P reached record levels.

After the last statement Kuroda expect incentives for the Japanese economy to be 30 trillion yen. Consequently, for two weeks the yen losing ground against the dollar.

The price of oil rose. Brent Crude oil is trading at a price of 46.03 dollars per barrel, while WTI is priced at 44.29 dollars a barrel.

On Saturday terrorist attack in Kabul kills at least 80 people and injured over 200. Liability is assumed by the terrorist organization ISIS.

Weekends 18 year-old German-Iranian origin was shot nine people at the mall in Munich. The attack is not associated with ISIS or other terrorist organization. According to the statements that have been taken by the authorities, the murderer was simply "interested in the mass killings."

Political disorders continues in Turkey. The state of emergency remains.

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