Asia-Pacific stocks struggled overnight,.....>

STOCKS: Asia-Pacific stocks struggled overnight, despite an uptick in the yuan,

a positive China Caixin Services PMI reading and a FT report stating that

"Brussels is considering talks on a tariff-cutting deal between the world's big

car exporters to prevent an all-out trade war with the US," according to

diplomats briefed on the initiative.

- General pessimism surrounding protectionist matters and the negative lead from

Wall St. weighed as the region's major bourses traded lower.

- ZTE was perhaps the most notable performer, with its Hong Kong listing surging

after the U.S. allowed it to resume some of its business activities.

- U.S. Index futures posted marginal gains.