Although European markets were mixed today, major European markets have retreated once again, with FTSE, DAX and CAC 40 declining by 0.6%, 0.1% and 0.6%, respectively. The major concern at the markets is economy is not going to recover swiftly, since the Central banks are considering how to withdrew the money they have pumped into system during the past two years. U.S. market benchmarks’ futures are positive since the markets are expecting senate to approve Mr. Ben Bernanke’s second term.