Most major indices up over 1%. UK FTSE lags as they digest PM Johnson
The major European shares are ending the session with solid gains, with most of the indices enjoying gains over 1% on the day.
The provisional closes are showing:
- German DAX, +1.8%
- France's CAC, +1%
- UK's FTSE, +0.7%
- Spain's Ibex, +1.5%
- Italy's FTSE MIB, +1.01%
In the European debt market, the 10 year benchmark yields are ending the session with mixed results:
In other markets as it European traders look for the exits:
- spot gold is down $-2.80 or -0.20% at $1422.20
- WTI crude oil futures are trading unchanged at $56.22
In the US stock market, the major indices have given up some of their gains. The Nasdaq is trading above and below the unchanged level currently
- S&P index +0.16%
- NASDAQ index, -0.02%
- Dow +0.17%
In the forex, the USD is the strongest of the majors with solid gains vs the EUR, AUD and NZD, the NZD is the weakest:
In the US debt market yields are higher on the day, but coming off earlier NY session highs.
