European indices closed higher to kick off the new trading week, with Germany's DAX and Italy's FTSE MIB leading the gains.

The snapshot of the closing levels shows:

  • German DAX, +1.26% to a new all-time high closing level
  • France's CAC, +0.03%. Highest close since May 2024.
  • UK FTSE 100, +0.41%
  • Spain's Ibex, +0.47%. Highest closing level since June 2008
  • Italy's FTSE MIB, +0.92%. Highest closing level since December 2007

in other markets as European traders head for the exits:

  • Crude oil +0.38% at $71
  • Gold up $14.97 or 0.52% at $2897.01
  • Silver up $0.15 or 0.44% at $32.26
  • Bitcoin down -$700 at $95,441
Source: Forex Live