Ireland says Gross Debt to fall to 88.2 Pct of Gdp at End-2016, 85.5 Pct of Gdp in 2017

Ireland Increases 2016 Gdp Growth Forecast to 4.9 Pct from 4.3 Pct, 2017 Gdp Growth to 3.9 Pct from 3.5 Pct - Finance Ministry

S.korea Consumers' 12-Mth Median Inflation Expectation at 2.5 Pct in April Vs 2.5 Pct in March -C.bank

S.korea April Consumer Sentiment Index 101 Vs 100 in March -C.bank

S&p 500 E-Mini Futures Pare Gains After Apple Results; Nasdaq 100 E-Minis Extend Losses