Asian markets have edged downwards with all eyes now on Apple's earnings results. (AP PHOTO)Asian markets have edged downwards with all eyes now on Apple's earnings results. In Europe, EUROSTOXX 50 futures and FTSE futures fell 0.2 per cent, while DAX futures eased 0.1 per cent. Gold added 1.8 per cent to $5,485 an ounce, bringing its gains for this month alone to 27 per cent. Brent added 0.6 per cent to $68.80 a barrel, while US crude rose ​0.7 per cent to $63.65 per barrel.