European indices hold slight gains to kick start final day of the week * Eurostoxx +0.3% * Germany DAX +0.3% * France CAC 40 +0.3% * UK FTSE +0.2% * Spain IBEX +0.7% It's one of those days where European markets are open but it's a bank holiday for most parts of the region. The Milan exchange is closed today though with it being Ferragosto in Italy. The gains in European equities also reflect a more positive mood seen in US futures. S&P 500 futures are up 0.2% with Dow futures leading the way, being up 0.7% on the day. This article was written by Justin Low at investinglive.com.

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Major European indices close mostly higher. Gold lower with the higher USD The major European indices are closing modestly higher. The gains are led by the FTSE MIB which rose 0.98%. A snapshot of the closing levels shows: * German DAX +0.19% * France's CAC +0.06% * UK's FTSE 100 +0.01% * Spain's Ibex +0.23% * Italy's FTSE MIB +0.98%. The benchmark 10 year yields in Europe were also mixed: * Germany, +1.6 basis points at 2.701% * France +2.3 basis points at 3.366% * UK -2.2 basis points at 4.597% * Spain unchanged at 3.289% * Italy +0.6 basis points at 3.543% As London/European traders look to exit, US major indices are higher led by the Russell 2000 and the NASDAQ index. * Dow industrial average +26.98 points or 0.06% at 44660 * S&P index up 13.16 points or 0.21% at 6384.26 * NASDAQ index up 87.36 points or 0.41% at 21185.56. * Russell 2000 up 18.81 points or 0.84% at 2261.79. After the close, Microsoft and Meta will report earnings: * Microsoft EPS estimate of $3.38 on revenues estimate of $73.86 billion. * Meta EPS estimate of $5.88 on revenues up $44.81 billion Tomorrow, Apple and Amazon will report their earnings after the close. US yields are higher: * 2-year yield 3.899%, +2.5 basis points * 5-year yield 3.941%, +3.5 basis points * 10 year yield 4.364%, +3.6 basis points * 30 year yield 4.904%, possibly .6 basis points The FOMC rate decision will be at 2 PM ET. The US dollar is trading higher ahead of that rate decision. The gains are led by the Australian and New Zealand dollars. The USD is up 0.86% vs the AUD and up 0.72% versus the NZD. The greenback is higher by 0.67% versus the EUR and 0.57% versus the GBP. The EURUSD is approaching its 50% midpoint of the move up from the May low at 1.1447. The low price today has reached 1.1459 within 12 pips of that key target. The EURUSD still has a ways before reaching its 100 day moving average which is at 1.1389.. For the GBPUSD, the price has fallen below its 100 day moving average at 1.333928 low of 1.3270. It's percent midpoint from the April low comes in at 1.33475 and is the next key target for sellers if the price can continue to stay below the 100 day moving average. The continued strength in the US dollar has gold moving lower. It's price is currently down $-30.24 or -0.91% at $3297. The 100 day moving average comes in at $3250.48 and rising. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.

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European indices closed with mixed results. France's CAC in Italy's FTSE MIB fall The major European indices closed with mixed results. France's CAC and Italy's FTSE MIB fell. Spain's Ibex and UK's FTSE 100 led the way to the upside. A snapshot of the closing levels shows: * German DAX, +0.23% * France's CAC -0.41% * UK's FTSE 100 +0.5% * Spain's Ibex +1.34% * Italy's FTSE MIB -0.24%. As London/European exit for the day, US indices are mixed with the Dow industrial average backing away from December 2024's all-time high. That index closed within four points of that record level today has been negative for the entire session. The S&P and NASDAQ index are marginally higher. * Dow industrial average -207 points or -0.46% at 44804.60. The all-time high close is at 45014.04. * S&P index +10.9 points or 0.18% at 6369.50. * NASDAQ index up 32.3 points or 0.15% at 21052.25. * Russell 2000 down -22.78 points or -1.00% at 2260.35. Alphabet shares are trading higher by $2.61 or 1.36% at $192.79. The dip today did stall ahead of a broken trend line on the hourly chart. Buyers remain in full control above that line (see chart below). Nvidia shares are trading up $2.10 or 1.22% at $172.86.. Alphabet said that they would could continue to spend on AI. Meta said the same thing. There is no pulling back from the AI revolution and Nvidia is a leading the charge. Nvidia all-time high close comes in at $173. The high price today did reach $173.45. Broadcom shares are up $4.94 or 1.75% of $288.70. At that level, it would represent a new all-time high surpassing the high price from July 18 at $288.21. Open AI prepares to watch launch GPT-5 in August. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at investinglive.com.

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European indices open higher as risk sentiment remains positive * Eurostoxx +0.3% * Germany DAX +0.5% * France CAC 40 +0.4% * UK FTSE +0.06% * Spain IBEX +0.3% End of the Israel-Iran conflict, more dovish Fed expectations and higher defence spending are all positive drivers for the stock market. This article was written by Giuseppe Dellamotta at www.forexlive.com.

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European indices mostly little changed to start the day * Eurostoxx +0.1% * Germany DAX flat * France CAC 40 +0.2% * UK FTSE +0.2% * Spain IBEX -0.6% * Italy FTSE MIB -0.1% S&P 500 futures are down 0.3% as investors are still digesting what may come from the final details of the US-China trade talks in London over the past two days. Coming up later, we also have the US CPI report so there will be key risk events to work through later in the day. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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European indices close mostly higher The European indices are closing mostly higher on the day. Even though the UK Stock Exchange is closed the derivatives point to a lower close today. The final numbers are showing: * German Dax, +1.68% * France's CAC, +1.21% * UK FTSE 100, -0.24% * Spain's Ibex, +0.83%. * Italy's FSE MIB 1.20% This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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European indices jump at the open as Trump delays EU tariffs * Eurostoxx +1.5% * Germany DAX +1.8% * France CAC 40 +1.4% * Spain IBEX +1.1% * Italy FTSE MIB +1.5% The hope now is that Trump is really just threatening with the 50% tariffs in order to get a deal at the end of it all. It's sort of his go to negotiating tactic it would seem when it comes to tariffs. But 9 July is not that far away, so we'll see how they can move the needle in the coming weeks when we've already seen almost no progress since April. This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.

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European indices end the day with mixed results The major European indices closed mixed on the day. Italy's FTSE MIB closed down -1.20% at 40166.76. The move to the downside took the price off the highest level going back to 2008 for the index. The German DAX rose 0.71% and closed at a new record high. A snapshot of the closing level shows: * German Dax Rose 167.65 points or 0.71% at 23935.09 * France's CAC felt -3.07 points or -0.04% at 7883.63. * UK's FTSE 100 rose 14.74 points or 0.17% at 8699.31. * Spain's Ibex rose 34.50 points or 0.25% at 14099.00. * Italy's FTSE MIB fell -489.51 or -1.20% at 40166.76. As London/European traders had for the exits, US stocks are rebounding from lower levels. The Dow industrial average is currently positive on the day. The S&P and NASDAQ indices are's marginally lower but well off lows: * Dow Industrial Average up 24.66 points or 0.06% at 42678. The Index was down -317.03 points at session allows. * S&P index -10.7 points or -0.18% at 5947.70. The Index was down -62.69 points at session lows. * NASDAQ index minus 69.5.2 or -0.36% at 19141.10. The Index was down -273.68 points at session lows Looking at other markets, * Crude oil is trading up $0.58 or 0.94% at $62.55. The price is near the high for the day at $62.67. * Gold is trading up $28.32 or 0.89% at $3230.17. * Bitcoin is trading down $1747 at $104,771 In the US debt market, yields have come off their high levels. The 30 year yield was back about 5% earlier in the day. It is now back below the key level. * 2-year yield 3.993%, +1.0 basis points * 5- year yield 4.096%, +3.3 basis points * 10-year yield 4.496%, +5.6 basis points. * 30-year yield 4.962%, +6.5 basis points This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.

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