German Dax up 0.31%

The major European stock indices closing with gains ahead of the key UK Brexit vote.

  • German DAX, +0.31%
  • France's CAC, +0.43%
  • UK's FTSE, +0.65%
  • Spain's Ibex, +0.34%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB, unchanged
  • Portugal PS I 20, +1.05%

In the benchmark 10 year note sector, yields are mostly lower (with the exception of Italy).

In the US, the yields are mixed with the longer end moving higher and the shorter end marginally lower.

US stocks are higher, boosted by Netflix who raised prices today.

  • S&P index is up 17.42 points or 0.67% at 2600. The high reach 2606.18
  • The Nasdaq is leading the way with a gain of 85.53 points or 1.24% at 6991.41. The high reached 7005.47
  • The Dow is up 70 points or 0.29% at 23979

The GBP has moved lower into the London close and ahead of the vote. The currency is now the weakest of the majors - taking over from the CHF. The CAD is the strongest followed by the USD.