- US and European stock futures fell, along with Asian markets, as concerns over global growth and the outcome of Greece's debt swap weighed on investor sentiment.
- European stocks dropped with banks and resources stocks declining the most. Eurozone GDP contracted 0.3% in Q4 according to a report.
- Private investors holding about 20% of Greek bonds eligible for the debt swap have agreed to participate so far. The swap aims to reduce Greece's debt by over 50% and help secure its second bailout.