By Stoxx Europe 600 and FTSE 100 Gain in Morning Trading
In Europe, the Stoxx Europe 600 experienced a 0.6% increase during morning trading. Notable performers included Kion Group with a 4% rise, and Ambu Series B with a 3.2% increase. On the flip side, Warehouses de Pauw suffered a 2.1% dip, while Atos lost 1.9%. The FTSE 100 added 0.5% to its value. Similarly, other stocks in Europe saw positive movement, as France’s CAC 40 climbed 0.5%, and Germany’s DAX also rose by 0.5%.
Wall Street Journal Dollar Index Declines
In the United States, the markets were closed.
Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal Dollar Index experienced a slight decline of 0.1%, bringing it to a value of 98.46.
No Significant Movement in Crude Oil Prices
Regarding commodities, there was no significant change in crude oil prices. Brent crude remained steady at $88.58 per barrel, while WTI crude remained flat at $85.59 per barrel.
Yields Show Mixed Movements
The 10-year Bund yield in Germany rose by 2 basis points, reaching 2.573%, compared to the previous value of 2.549%. Conversely, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury remained unchanged at 4.186%. It’s important to note that bond prices and yields move in opposite directions.
Asian Stocks Ascend
Asia experienced positive movement in its stock market. The Nikkei 225 index in Japan climbed by 0.7%, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng gained 2.5%. Additionally, China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite rose by 1.4%.
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