We remain positive on equities but it might be time to take money off the table in the most straightforward (cyclical) sectors.

If there had been a proper decision to go to war last night then there would have been a drop in risk aversion but instead we are still stumbling in the dark.

If you look at what's performing today in Germany, it's DaimlerChrysler as it looks like they are restructuring at a faster pace than the market expected, and this is precisely what the story is about for markets.