Global markets were mixed overnight - though somewhat...

Global markets were mixed overnight - though somewhat subdued.

Middle East tensions are dominating sentiment at the moment.

Oil prices has surged and predictions of over $80 are in play and are spooking markets.

In Europe, the FTSE rose 14 points (.17%), the DAX fell 48 points (.25%) and the CAC rose just 3 points (.05%).

In the US, the markets were flat - the DOW rose 39 points (.094%), the NBI fell by a single point (.023%), the NASDAQ Composite rose 14 points (.082%) and the Russell small cap index fell 2 points (.092%).

US data showed 143k jobs added in the private sector in September - expectations were for 125k. This was up from 99k in August. Data adds to the opinion that the US economy will have a soft landing.

US Treasury 10 year bond yield is up to 3.786%.

Oil prices have surged - Brent crude is at US$74.43 per barrel.

Precious metals are holding at high levels - gold is at US$2,658 per oz.

BITCOIN price is still declining as is at US$60,324.