• FTSE +0.6%
  • Cac +1.4%
  • Dax +1.4%
  • Ibex +1.8%
  • FTSE Mib +2.5%

European bonds

  • Italy 3.37% -3bp
  • Spain 3.32% -2bp
  • Portugal 4.52% -8bp
  • Germany 1.56% +2bp

I must admit to be shaken out of my plan to load up on the Dax at 9000 on Friday, given the potential weekend risk, but I think there’s still plenty left in the Ukraine fear tank so we’ll see if we get another crack at the downside.

Dax daily chart 17 03 2014

Dax daily chart 17 03 2014