U.S.stock futures mixed following Summers report,dollar up.

U.S. stock futures were slightly mixed at the time of writing and EU shares were solidly red following the report that Larry Summers is set to be appointed the next Fed chief. Gold was down and continuing a poor run of late that has also been caused by an easing of tensions over Syria and a collapse in Indian demand due to the tumbling rupee. Ten-year Treasury yields were +2 bps to 2.93%, while the U.S. dollar index was +0.1%.