A positive push at the open

  • Eurostoxx +0.5%
  • Germany DAX +0.7%
  • France CAC 40 +0.5%
  • UK FTSE +0.9%
  • Spain IBEX +0.6%

UK stocks lead the charge in anticipation of Sunak's budget announcement later today. The overall mood mirrors the optimism from Asia, with US futures also seen higher.

S&P 500 futures are up 0.6% while Nasdaq futures are up 0.9% currently.