It's been a nice start to the week for risk assets, despite the US and UK holidays
Closing changes:
- Stoxx 600 +0.3%
- German DAX +0.4%
- French CAC +0.4%
- Italy MIB +0.7%
- Spain IBEX +0.7%
It's been a nice start to the week for risk assets, despite the US and UK holidays
Closing changes:
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