Investing.com - Asia slumps. The Shanghai Composite closed 0.25% lower, while the Nikkei 225 eased down 0.1%.
Europe slightly higher after the open. DAX up 0.14%. London's FTSE 100 closed for holiday.
U.S. stock index futures flat after the long Christmas weekend. Oil firms on supply cut deal hopes.
Dollar index holds near 14-year high ahead of consumer confidence data.
Gold up 1% amid bargain buying before end of the year.