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Asian stocks rallied, following the US's lead. Tech shares drove the S&P to another record high, 5488.50 - the 30th all-time high this year.

Overnight the Chinese Data was weaker than expected, despite stronger retail sales in May, industrial output and fixed-asset investment both posted slower growth, and home prices softened further.

The main news overnight was the BOJ keeping rates on hold 0.1%. There was 'No Change' to QT (i.e. they continue to buy bonds at a pace of JPY 6trn a month) although BOJ did say they will specify the plan for reducing bond purchases at the next meeting.