Dow Jones closed down 0.1%, ASX futures higher ahead of market open in Sydney

The Dow Jones fell 0.09% to finish the trading day down 33 points to close at 36,124 points.

Earlier, markets in Europe had strong sessions as London's FTSE and Germany's DAX finished the trading day higher.

Asian markets are set to open higher, with ASX futures up 23 points (0.3%) ahead of the open in Sydney.

The Australian dollar is firm against the major currencies and is buying 74 US cents.

Gold is trading at US$1,792 per ounce with copper down 0.01% to US$4.326 per pound.

WTI Crude oil is selling for US$79.31 per barrel while Brent oil is lower at US$80.90 per barrel.

The spot iron ore price is trading at US$93.5 per metric ton and one bitcoin is worth US$61,437 going into the Asian trading day.