European markets followed previous day US gains overnight.
The FTSE rose 90 points (1.09%), the DAX rose 80 points (.39%) and the CAC rose strongly by 160 points (2.14%).
UK economy grew by .1% in November - up from a contraction of .1% in October. This was less than the market expectations of a .2% increase.
US markets slipped a little from yesterday's substantial gains.
The DOW fell 68 points (.16%), the NBI fell 19 points (.45%), the NASDAQ Composite fell 172 points (.89%) and the Russell small cap index rose 3 points (.15%).
US retail sales data showed an increase of .4% in December which was down from the .8% increase in November. This was below market expectations of a .6% increase.
US Treasury 10 year bond yields fell to 4.609%
Oil prices declined - Brent crude is at US$81.31 per barrel.
The gold price went up to US$2,714 per oz.
BITCOIN continues to rise - now at US$100,177.
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