Taking a cue from Asian stocks

  • Eurostoxx +0.4%
  • Germany DAX +0.6%
  • UK FTSE +0.3%
  • France CAC 40 +0.3%
  • Spain IBEX +0.3%
  • Italy MIB +0.5%

Italian stocks are also faring well on the day with bond yields falling in early trades so far as well. That will help to provide some support for equities in the region if the sentiment holds up.