Global Market Update – US Futures Tick Higher as ‘Normalcy’ Returns…European Stocks Pare Rebound as Economic Growth Jitters Linger… Asian stocks rally a day after worst crash since ‘Black Monday’

· US Index Future recouped some of Monday’s losses, with US futures posting modest gains as traders looked for bargains in the wreckage of the global market selloff

· European Market – European stocks pared gains Tuesday, suggesting any rebound from this month’s selloff remained fragile as investors worried about the outlook for US economic growth. UK, Germany and France Index declined 0.3% each.

· Asian Market – Tokyo stocks surged over 10 per cent on Tuesday, recovering from a record selloff the previous day driven by concerns about the US economy and a stronger yen. The rally was supported by calming statements from Japan central bank officials, which eased investor concerns. Both South Korea and , Taiwan Index gained 3% each