World Headlines – European Stocks Rise

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WORLD HEADLINES – European stocks headed for the biggest gain in seven weeks, boosted by French equities after the country’s new president won a free hand to drive through economic reforms.

STOCKS – Futures on the S&P 500 Index rose 0.3 percent after the underlying gauge posted a 0.1 percent advance last week.

BONDS – The yield on 10-year Treasuries was little changed at 2.15 percent.

COMMODITIES – Crude oil futures led commodities higher, gold futures traded sideways during the London session.

CURRENCIES – The pound led foreign currencies higher.  The euro was little changed as Macron’s party was poised to win the biggest majority in 15 years.

ECONOMIC DATA – German Buba President Weidmann Speaks at 11:00, FOMC Member Evans Speaks at 19:00, AUD Monetary Policy Meeting Minutes at 21:30 ET.

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