The European indices close higher

Forex Short News

The major US stock indices are closing higher led by the Spain’s Ibex and Italy’s FTSE MIB. A snapshot of the closing levels shows:

  • German DAX, +0.28%
  • France’s CAC, +0.16%
  • UK’s FTSE 100 +0.08%
  • Spain’s Ibex, +0.87%
  • Italy’s FTSE MIB +1.0%

UK FTSE 100 and Spain’s Ibex both closed at record levels today. As London/European traders head for the exits, the major US stock indices are also higher and on pace for record closes.

  • Dow industrial average is up 241 points or 0.51% at 47448.88
  • S&P index is up 66.81 points or 0.90% 6858.58
  • NASDAQ index is up 374.23 points or 1.62% at 23580.
  • Russell 2000 is up 2.71 points or 0.11% at 2516.18

Looking at other markets,

  • Crude oil is trading up $0.15 at $61.65.
  • Gold is down $-117 or -2.83% and is also back below the $4000 low at $3994.05.

This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.