European indices extend gains to start the day

DAX

The DAX is now over 2% higher on the session as stocks are continuing to keep the more optimistic mood on the day. Most other European indices are also nearing 2% gains right now with US futures also unrelenting in their push higher today.

S&P 500 futures are now up by 0.6% while Nasdaq futures are posting gains of ~1%:

E-minis 02-09
Nasdaq

Stocks are pretty much picking up where they left off in August and who is to say that we won't see a similar run replicated this month potentially.