- Dow Jones closes down 559.85 points (-1.75%).
- ASX futures are trading lower with ASX set to fall 113 points (-1.7%).
- Bitcoin is trading at US$48,000.
The Dow Jones fell 1.75% to finish the trading day down 560 points to close at 31,402 points as technology stocks were sold heavily during Thursday trade.
Earlier, markets in Europe had a weaker session as London's FTSE fell and Germany's DAX was lower.
Asian markets are set to open lower with ASX futures pointing down 113 points (-1.7%) ahead of the open in Sydney.
The Australian dollar is stronger against the major currencies and is buying 78.8 US cents.
Gold is trading at US$1,807 per ounce with copper down 2.64% to US$4.301/pound.
WTI Crude oil is selling for US$63.22 per barrel while Brent oil is higher at US$62.24/barrel.
The spot iron ore price remains above US$150 per ton trading at US$164.53 and one bitcoin is worth US$47,902 going into the Asian trading day.