The European indices started the session with some gains. The session will again be dominated by the presentation of results on both sides of the Atlantic. Good numbers from Amazon may give some encouragement to the European technology sector. The mining sector may continue to register a underperformance due to the selling pressure on the commodities that has characterized the Asian sessions. In addition, Anglo American reported a 30% fall in half-yearly profits, trying to compensate shareholders by paying a dividend of 0.32 GBP. To these factors must be added the warning signs of the Chinese economy. Air France reported a higher profit than expected, keeping the projections for 2015. Danone announced a result roughly in line with the anticipated but sales growth was stronger than expected. In turn, BASF announced an EBIT that was lower than expected. Banco Sabadell announced profits that topped forecasts.