German DAX, +0.5%. UK FTSE, +0.6%

The major European stock indices are ending the session higher on the day. The provisional closes are showing:

  • German DAX, +0.5%
  • France's CAC, +0.6%
  • UK's FTSE, +0.66%
  • Spain's Ibex, +1.1%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB, +0.82%

As London/European traders look to exit, a snapshot of other markets are showing

  • Spot gold up $5.29 or 0.35% at $1499.30. The precious metal has been trading above and below the 1500 level for most of the New York session
  • WTI crude oil futures are up $0.45 or 0.77% at $58.56

In the US stock market, the major indices have pushed higher. The snapshot currently shows:

  • S&P index +10.53 points or 0.35% at 3017.36 The high reached 3021.99. The high close for the S&P is up at 3025 area.
  • NASDAQ composite index is up 39.3 points or 0.48% at 8216.54. The high price extended 28237.43
  • The Dow industrial average is up 80.60 points or 0.31% at 27228

in the Forex market, the CHF remains the strongest of the majors but off the highs for the day. The AUD remains a weakest. The USD is still marginally lower. The greenback has fallen versus the CHF, JPY, CAD, EUR and is higher versus the AUD and NZD. It is near unchanged versus the GBP.

The CHF is strongest while the AUD is the weakest