- U.S. and European stock futures fell while Asian markets also declined due to concerns over global growth and the outcome of Greece's debt restructuring.
- European stocks dropped with banks and resources stocks weak as a report showed the eurozone economy contracted 0.3% in Q4.
- Private investors holding about 20% of Greek bonds involved in the debt swap have agreed to participate in the restructuring which aims to cut Greece's debt by 53.5%.
- Asian markets fell sharply led by miners as investors remained cautious over growth prospects.