DAX handing back earlier gains as US futures slip

Earlier this morning the opening here in Europe saw some modest upside for the major stock markets. Those were initially led by gains in the FTSE 100 and the CAC 40. The DAX made some progress too, rising after the opening to a high at 19,250. However, it is well off that now and in fact it has fallen back into negative territory on the day, as it slips towards 19,150. Perhaps surprisingly,  the FTSE 100 has fallen back more too, but still remains in positive territory on the day. The US futures just fell a bit further into the red as well. The DAX is currently trading at 19,157