2023-03-21 13:53:34
European markets extend gains, DAX surges 250 pts
The European equities pushed for stronger gains on Tuesday, with banks' stocks bouncing back after languishing in uncertainty as a result of the turmoil brought on by Credit Suisse and California-based Silicon Valley Bank.
The positive trend seemingly prevailed in the markets after the European Central Bank reaffirmed that euro area's financial institutions' vulnerability was "limited" following the Credit Suisse takeover by its rival UBS.
Frankfurt's DAX jumped 1.76% or 262 points
at 11:35 am CET. Commerzbank AG was its best performer, soaring 6.82%.The Euro Stoxx 50 surged 1.88% with UniCredit skyrocketing 7.09%. The CAC 40 rallied 1.70, with BNP Paribas rising 4.15%. London's FTSE increased 1.38%, as National Westminster Bank climbed 5.60%.
The euro gained 0.24% against the dollar, to sell at $1.07480 a minute later, while the pound sterling lost 0.21% versus the American currency, to go at $1.22509.
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