The State Street Investor Confidence Index rose 7 points to 115.5 in June, as institutional investors continue to endorse the long-run outlook.

Asia,
Nikkei -0.2% to 9,940. Hang Seng closed. Shanghai +1.65% to 3,008. BSE +1.05% to 14,645.

Europe at midday,
London +1.4%. Paris +1.7%. Frankfurt +1.4%.

Futures,
Dow +0.5%. S&P +0.6%. Nasdaq +0.8%. Crude +2.1% to $71.33. Gold +0.45% to $931.60.

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