The major European indices are closing the day marginally higher:

  • German Dax, +0.22%
  • France CAC, +0.20%
  • UK FTSE 100, +0.06%
  • Spain's Ibex, +0.34%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB, +0.68%
  • Euro Stoxx, +0.30%

For the trading week, Spain's Ibex led the upside, while the UK FTSE 100 and Italy's FTSE MIB closed lower for the week. :

  • German Dax, +0.69%
  • France CAC, 0.81%
  • UK FTSE 100, -0.21%
  • Spain's Ibex, 1.82%
  • Italy FTSE MIB -0.24%

As London/European traders head for the exit, the CAD is the strongest and the JPY is the weakest. THe USD is also lower with the greenback falling 0.62% vs the CAD, 0.56% vs the NZD, and 0.57% vs the GBP. The Canada retail sales data came in stronger than expected helping to send that currency higher today.

Forex

US stocks are muddling along with the S&P above and below unchanged. The Dow is higher. The Nasdaq is lower.

  • Dow +0.18%
  • S&P -0.03%
  • Nasdaq -0.16%.

Crude oil is down -$0.84 at $76.26. OPEC+ is reportedly close to a deal to resolve African oil quota dispute. They will meet on November 30th.