European stocks open the day on firmer footing

A positive start to the trading day in Europe
– Eurostoxx +0.5%
– Germany DAX +1.0%
– France CAC 40 +0.3%
– UK FTSE +0.6%
– Spain IBEX +0.7%
This coincides with the more positive risk tones since late Asia Pacific trading, with US futures still sitting about 0.7% higher currently. In the currencies space, the aussie is still leading gains