World stock markets were feeling the strain from an overheating Chinese economy and the unrest was evident, as investors were awaiting more U.S. economic data due out today and tomorrow of the week for further insights into the state of the U.S. economic recovery.

Markets in Asia were also concern about rising inflationary pressures in China and there were few buyers; however in Japan things were looking a little better with investors taking heart from a news report the government will soon....