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Futures on major U.S. stock indices point to lower opening on Tuesday, with futures on the S&P 500 down 0.59 percent, futures on the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.54 percent and Nasdaq100 futures down 0.75 percent.

Stocks on major U.S. indices opened higher as takeovers and faster-than-estimated growth in retail sales fueled optimism in the economy.

Futures on major U.S. indices point to a small rebound on Monday ahead of key monthly retail sales data.

During the G20 the city of Seoul went all out to present a face to the world and welcome dignitaries. Afterwards, life returns to normal.