Index Stoxx Europe 600 is rising: Market News

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Index Stoxx Europe 600 is rising: Market News

November 19, 2018 - 11:45
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According to Bloomberg, US stocks fell, while shares in Europe and Asia gained. US Treasuries declined, while US dollar is stable. Pound rose. Stocks of telecommunication and construction companies lead growth of Stoxx Europe 600.

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According to Bloomberg, US stocks fell, while shares in Europe and Asia gained. US Treasuries declined, while US dollar is stable. Pound rose.

Stocks of telecommunication and construction companies lead growth of Stoxx Europe 600. Italy’s equities rose after government said it is ready to have a dialogue with EU in regards to budget.

Oil price is growing, while Bitcoin keeps falling below $6000 level.

The main moves by the middle of the day include the following:

Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0,2%, while S&P 500 lost 0,1%. FTSE 100 in the UK gained 0,3%, FTSE MIB in Italy 0,8%. All-Country World MSCI Index grew by 0,2%.

Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index lost less than 0,05%. Japanese yen is 0,1% up to 112,70 per dollar. British pound gained 0,3% and costs $1,2868.

US Treasuries yield rose to 3,09%. Yields of German and British 10-year bonds gained to 0,39% and 1,428% respectively.

Bloomberg Commodity Index increased by 0,8%. WTI oil is 0,6% up to $56,81 per barrel. Gold is 0,3% down to $1219,55 per ounce. Price of natural gas gained 6,3% to $4,54 per mmbtu.