Financial News 10/10/2011

• U.S. Markets open Columbus day with over 2% surge

• Belgium's credit rating on review by Moody's after Dexia bailout 

• Yen has appreciated over 33% against the dollar since 2007 

• Japanese GDP forecast at .6% in 2011 per Nikkei 

• VIX lower but elevated;  BDIY continues indicating economic stress

• Q3 corporate earnings begin Tuesday 4:00 PM with AA