Global equity markets fell as investors shifted to safer government debt following soft US private jobs data and disappointment at Japan's efforts to boost...

Global equity markets fell as investors shifted to safer government debt following soft US private jobs data and disappointment at Japan's efforts to boost economic growth. The S&P/ASX200 was down 1.3% at 4835.21, the S&P500 shed 1.4% at 1608.9, the Dow lost 1.43% to end at 14,960.6 while the Nasdaq ended its session 1.3% lower at 3401.5. SPI futures are down 47 points. For the day ahead, the SPI suggests we can look forward to a 1% fall on the ASX, while for the data it's all about trade at 1130 AEST.