Global markets generally in positive territory though the US...

Global markets generally in positive territory though the US markets were a bit subdued.

In Europe, the FTSE rose 2 points (.032%), the DAX rose 55 points (.30%) and the CAC rose 81 points (1.09%).

European markets rose on signs that Le Pens far right party would not gain a majority in the French elections.

German inflation data for June showed a drop in inflation to 2.2% - down from 2.4% in May. Expectation was for 2.3%.

In the US, the DOW rose 50 points (.13%), the NBI rose by 1 point (.035%), the NASDAQ Composite rose 146 points (.83%) and the Russell small cap index fell 17 points (.86%).

US factory activity fell in June - third monthly fall in a row.

US Treasury 10 year bond yield rose to 4.47%.

Oil price continues to climb - Brent crude at US$86.64 per barrel.

Gold is at US$2,332 per oz.

BITCOIN has surged again to US$63,076.