Asian stocks are down across the board.......>

STOCKS: Asian stocks are down across the board with the sole exception of the

Shenzhen Composite as markets take the lead from yesterday's weakness in the US.

- The CSI 300 is the the worst performer so far, down 1.1%, but off its lows. We

would need to see a push through 3,600 from 3,520 currently for the bearish

trend to have any chance of reversing.

- Japanese stocks are holding up despite continued yen strength, with the Nikkei

down just 0.1% with the energy sector underperforming.

- Aussie stocks are down marginally but continue to outperform among developed

markets, with the ASX200 finding support at 6,160 just above the previous highs

seen in January and May, suggesting this level is turning into a key support

zone.