European equities start the day on a more positive note again

• Eurostoxx +0.4%
• Germany DAX +0.5%
• France CAC 40 +0.2%
• UK FTSE +0.1%
• Spain IBEX +0.2%

After a poor start to August trading, European indices are still on the recovery path. And the recent steadiness in the market mood is definitely helping. US futures are also seen a touch higher, with S&P 500 futures up 0.2% currently. It will be over to the US retail sales data as the next key test on the agenda this week.

This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.