The FTSE rose 52 points (.65%), the DAX rose 233 points (1.21%) and the CAC rose 88 points (1.20%).
US markets were mixed but largely in positive territory.
The DOW rose 304 points (.69%), the NBI fell 19 points (.40%), the NASDAQ Composite rose a modest 11 points (.062%) and the Russell small cap index rose 35 points (1.47%).
US Consumer Price data is out on Wednesday (US time).
China announced a 6 trillion yuan stimulus package that disappointed markets.
Precious metal prices tumbled overnight.
BITCOIN surged 11% overnight and is at record levels.
US Treasury bond yield is now at 4.341%.
Oil prices fell - Brent crude is sitting at US$71.78 per barrel.
Gold price fell to US$2,622 per oz.
BITCOIN is at US$87,977.
IMU Price at posting:
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