- US and Asian stock futures fell and European stocks dropped as concerns over global growth and the outcome of Greece's debt swap weighed on sentiment.
- Data showed the eurozone economy contracted 0.3% in Q4 due to declines in investment, exports and consumer spending. A report warned a Greek default could cost the eurozone over $1.36 trillion.
- Private investors holding around 20% of the bonds in Greece's debt swap have agreed to participate so far. The swap aims to reduce Greece's debt by 53.5% to help secure its second bailout.
- Asian stocks fell sharply led by miners on growth concerns. The Hang Seng shed 2.2% while the Shanghai Composite fell 1