The major European stock indices are closing the day marginally higher led by the German DAX with a gain of 0.55%. A snapshot of the closing levels shows:
- German DAX +0.55%
- France's CAC, +0.07%
- UK's FTSE 100, +0.18%
- Spain's Ibex, +0.40%
- Italy's FTSE, +0.14%
As London/European traders look to end the trading day, the major US indices are also higher helped by the return of hostages and cease-fire in Israel.
- Dow industrial average is up 620 points or 1.36% at 46100
- S&P index is up 99.97 points or 1.53% at 6652.73
- NASDAQ index is up 439 points or 1.90% to 22643.16
The US debt market is closed today in observance of Columbus Day.
In other markets:
- Crude oil is higher by $0.81 and $59.70
- Gold traded to a new high at $4103.02. It is currently trading up $78 or 1.95% at $4096.30
- Silver also reached a new all-time high and is trading up $1.43 or 2.81% and $51.55.
- Bitcon does not have the alternative investment bid. It is currently trading down $600 at $114,480
