Investing.com - U.S. nonfarm payrolls due Friday.
OPEC meeting due Wednesday on proposed output cuts.
The Institute for Supply Management is scheduled to release its manufacturing PMI Thursday.
The euro zone is to release the flash estimate for October consumer price inflation on Wednesday.
ECB President Draghi delivers testimony Monday on economic and monetary developments and the consequences of Brexit.

Investing.com - The Australian and New Zealand dollars moved higher against their U.S. counterpart on Monday, as investors continued to lock in profits from the greenback’s recent rally.

AUD/USD climbed 0.54% to 0.7484, the highest since November 17.

The greenback has been broadly supported in recent weeks amid expectations that increased fiscal spending and tax cuts under the Trump administration will spur economic growth and inflation.

The dollar has also been boosted by the view that a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December is a near certainty.

U.S. markets were open for only half a day on Friday due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

NZD/USD advanced 0.71% to trade at 0.7094, also the highest level since November 17.

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, was down 0.49% at 100.98, the lowest since November 21 and pulling away from Thursday’s 14-year peak of 102.12.

Investing.com – Japan stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Mining, Glass and Precision Instruments sectors led shares lower.

At the close in Tokyo, the Nikkei 225 lost 0.13%.

The best performers of the session on the Nikkei 225 were Mitsubishi Corp. (T:8058), which rose 3.20% or 77.0 points to trade at 2487.0 at the close. Meanwhile, Chubu Electric Power Co., Inc. (T:9502) added 2.76% or 43.5 points to end at 1619.5 and Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. (T:8804) was up 2.62% or 38.0 points to 1488.0 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Unitika, Ltd. (T:3103), which fell 4.49% or 4.0 points to trade at 85.0 at the close. Shiseido Co., Ltd. (T:4911) declined 3.34% or 100.5 points to end at 2907.5 and Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd. (T:7762) was down 2.77% or 20.0 points to 702.0.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Tokyo Stock Exchange by 2078 to 940 and 326 ended unchanged.

The Nikkei Volatility, which measures the implied volatility of Nikkei 225 options, was up 0.85% to 20.14.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 0.07% or 0.03 to $46.03 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in February rose 0.04% or 0.02 to hit $48.26 a barrel, while the December Gold contract rose 1.07% or 12.60 to trade at $1191.00 a troy ounce.

USD/JPY was down 1.09% to 111.99, while EUR/JPY fell 0.44% to 119.28.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.50% at 100.97.

Investing.com – Taiwan stocks were higher after the close on Monday, as gains in the Paper&Pulp, Textile and Iron&Steel sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Taiwan, the Taiwan Weighted added 0.69%.

The best performers of the session on the Taiwan Weighted were Union Insuranc (TW:2816), which rose 10.00% or 1.45 points to trade at 15.95 at the close. Meanwhile, Meiloon Ind (TW:2477) added 10.00% or 1.50 points to end at 16.50 and Kyet (TW:5225) was up 9.91% or 3.15 points to 34.95 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Transasia (TW:6702), which fell 10.00% or 0.38 points to trade at 3.42 at the close. Genius (TW:3406) declined 7.30% or 6.90 points to end at 87.60 and Basso Indu (TW:1527) was down 5.67% or 4.30 points to 71.50.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Taiwan Stock Exchange by 497 to 282 and 97 ended unchanged.

Shares in Union Insuranc (TW:2816) rose to 52-week highs; gaining 10.00% or 1.45 to 15.95. Shares in Transasia (TW:6702) fell to all time lows; falling 10.00% or 0.38 to 3.42. Shares in Meiloon Ind (TW:2477) rose to 52-week highs; rising 10.00% or 1.50 to 16.50.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 0.13% or 0.06 to $46.00 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in February fell 0.06% or 0.03 to hit $48.21 a barrel, while the December Gold contract rose 1.11% or 13.10 to trade at $1191.50 a troy ounce.

USD/TWD was down 0.28% to 31.753, while TWD/CNY unchanged 0.00% to 0.2171.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.47% at 101.00.

Investing.com – Australia stocks were lower after the close on Monday, as losses in the Energy, Resources and Materials sectors led shares lower.

At the close in Australia, the S&P;/ASX 200 lost 0.79%.

The best performers of the session on the S&P;/ASX 200 were Ioof Holdings Ltd (AX:IFL), which rose 4.65% or 0.390 points to trade at 8.780 at the close. Meanwhile, Resolute Mining Ltd (AX:RSG) added 4.18% or 0.050 points to end at 1.245 and Western Areas Ltd (AX:WSA) was up 4.13% or 0.130 points to 3.280 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Nextdc Ltd (AX:NXT), which fell 4.50% or 0.150 points to trade at 3.180 at the close. Amcor Ltd (AX:AMC) declined 3.74% or 0.560 points to end at 14.420 and Oil Search Ltd (AX:OSH) was down 3.03% or 0.210 points to 6.730.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Australia Stock Exchange by 550 to 508 and 349 ended unchanged.

Shares in Western Areas Ltd (AX:WSA) rose to 52-week highs; rising 4.13% or 0.130 to 3.280.

The S&P;/ASX 200 VIX, which measures the implied volatility of S&P;/ASX 200 options, was up 3.70% to 12.352.

Gold for December delivery was up 1.24% or 14.60 to $1193.00 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 0.39% or 0.18 to hit $45.88 a barrel, while the February Brent oil contract fell 0.39% or 0.19 to trade at $48.05 a barrel.

AUD/USD was up 0.40% to 0.7474, while AUD/JPY fell 0.85% to 83.56.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.60% at 100.87.

Investing.com - Crude oil prices rebounded in Asia on Monday as investors bet nervously on a a down-to-the-wire decision by OPEC to curb output as proposed.

U.S. crude oil prices rose 0.24% to $46.17 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Global benchmark Brent futures gained 0.29% to $48.38 a barrel.

Last week, oil prices fell sharply on Friday amid uncertainty over whether the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries can reach an agreement to cut production and prop up markets.

Doubts over whether major global exporters will be able to reach an agreement on November 30 to rein in output also kept investors on the sidelines. OPEC is to hold a meeting in Vienna on Wednesday aimed at finalizing the details of a proposed output cut, which it is hoped will reduce a global supply glut that has pressured oil prices lower for more than two years.

The producer cartel is attempting to get its 14 member states, along with non-OPEC member Russia, to implement coordinated production cuts.

Reaching an agreement on a deal to cut output has proved problematic, with some producers, most notably Iran, reluctant to curb production.

Most analysts believe that some form of consensus will be reached, but doubts remain over whether it will be enough to support the market.

"An agreement to a large production cut could send oil prices closer to $60 per barrel before year's end, while failure to reach an agreement could cause oil prices to fall back to the low $40 per barrel," analysts at Nordea said.

Investing.com - Japanese stocks traded weaker on Monday, breaking seven straight sessions of gains as the yen fell sharply against the dollar and oil prices slipped.

Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.61% on yen strength, which is seen as a negative for Japanese export-oriented stocks, with the yen spiking more than 1% to 111.87 against the dollar.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 eased 0.29% on weaknesses in its energy shares, but the Shanghai composite edged up 0.38%, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 0.32%.

Last week, U.S. stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Utilities, Telecoms and Consumer Goods sectors led shares higher.

The Dow Jones industrial average ended up 0.36% in a holiday-shortened trading session, while the S&P 500 closed up 0.39% and the Nasdaq composite closed up 0.34%.

Investing.com - The dollar fell sharply against the yen in Asia on Monday as recent gains for the greenback were reassessed ahead of U.S. jobs data at the end of the week.

USD/JPY traded at 112.09, down 1.00%, while AUD/USD traded at 0.7440, down 0.05%

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, was last quoted down 0.32% at 101.16. On Thursday, the index surged to highs of 102.07, a level not seen since April 2003.

This week brings U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for November on Friday as well as data on U.S. economic growth and manufacturing for fresh indications on the likelihood of a December rate hike. Investors will also be watching euro zone inflation data and manufacturing reports out of the U.K. and China.

On Monday, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is due to testify about the ECB’s outlook on economic and monetary developments and the consequences of Brexit to the Economic Committee in the European Parliament.

Last week, the dollar fell against a currency basket in holiday-thinned trade on Friday as investors took profits after a powerful rally that propelled the U.S. currency to almost 14-year highs. U.S. markets were closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and Friday was a half-day session.

The dollar has also been boosted by the view that a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December is a near certainty. According to Investing.com's Fed Rate Monitor Tool, odds for a rate hike at the Fed's December 13-14 meeting are at 95.4%.

Investing.com - Gold prices gained in early Asia on Monday as investors focused on the recent declines as an opportunity to buy.

Gold for December delivery on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange rose 0.73% to $1,187.00 a troy ounce. Silver futures on the Comex were flat at $16.554 a troy ounce, while copper futures dipped 0.24% to $2.657 a pound.

This week brings U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for November on friday as well as data on U.S. economic growth and manufacturing for fresh indications on the likelihood of a December rate hike. Investors will also be watching euro zone inflation data and manufacturing reports out of the U.K. and China.

On Monday, European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is due to testify about the ECB’s outlook on economic and monetary developments and the consequences of Brexit to the Economic Committee in the European Parliament.

Last week, gold prices closed at the lowest level in nine months on Friday as expectations for higher U.S. interest rates continued to cloud the demand outlook for the precious metal.

Safe haven demand for gold has been hit since the U.S. presidential election amid expectations that increased fiscal spending and tax cuts under the Trump administration will spur economic growth and inflation.

Faster growth would spark inflation, which in turn would prompt the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy a faster rate than had previously been expected.

The precious metal has also been weighed down by bets that a rate hike by the Fed in December is a near certainty. According to Investing.com's Fed Rate Monitor Tool, 95.4%

Investing.com - Crude oil prices dropped smartly in Asia on Monday as investors braced for a down-to-the-wire decision by OPEC to curb output as proposed.

U.S. crude oil prices slumped 1.44% to $45.33 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Last week, oil prices fell sharply on Friday amid uncertainty over whether the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries can reach an agreement to cut production and prop up markets.

Global benchmark Brent futures were last quoted at $47.43 a barrel.

Doubts over whether major global exporters will be able to reach an agreement on November 30 to rein in output also kept investors on the sidelines. OPEC is to hold a meeting in Vienna on Wednesday aimed at finalizing the details of a proposed output cut, which it is hoped will reduce a global supply glut that has pressured oil prices lower for more than two years.

The producer cartel is attempting to get its 14 member states, along with non-OPEC member Russia, to implement coordinated production cuts.

Reaching an agreement on a deal to cut output has proved problematic, with some producers, most notably Iran, reluctant to curb production.

Most analysts believe that some form of consensus will be reached, but doubts remain over whether it will be enough to support the market.

"An agreement to a large production cut could send oil prices closer to $60 per barrel before year's end, while failure to reach an agreement could cause oil prices to fall back to the low $40 per barrel," analysts at Nordea said.

Investing.com - In the week ahead, the key data will be Friday’s U.S. non-farm payrolls report for November, which is expected to reinforce expectations for a December rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

Investors will also be focusing on Wednesday’s meeting of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries that is supposed to reach a consensus on the details of a proposed output cut.

In addition, reports on manufacturing activity from the U.S. and inflation from the euro zone will be closely watched.

Investing.com has compiled a list of the five biggest events on the economic calendar that are most likely to affect the markets.

1. U.S. nonfarm payrolls for November

The Labor Department is scheduled to release data on nonfarm payrolls at 8:30AM ET (13:30GMT) Friday.

The consensus forecast is that the report will show the economy created 175,000 jobs in November, up from 161,000 in October.

The unemployment rate is expected to hold steady at 4.9% and average earnings are expected to increase by 0.2%.

Ahead of the nonfarm data, the ADP nonfarm payrolls report, which looks at private sector hiring, is due for release on Wednesday at 8:15AM ET (13:15GMT).

Analysts have forecast private sector jobs growth of 165,000 in November.

2. OPEC meeting

OPEC is to hold a meeting in Vienna on Wednesday aimed at finalizing the details of a proposed output cut, which it is hoped will reduce a global supply glut that has pressured oil prices lower for more than two years.

The producer cartel is attempting to get its 14 member states, along with non-OPEC member Russia, to implement coordinated production cuts.

Most analysts believe that some form of consensus will be reached, but doubts remain over whether it will be enough to support the market.

3. U.S. manufacturing data

The Institute for Supply Management is scheduled to release its manufacturing PMI at 1000AM ET (1500GMT) Thursday.

The report is expected to show a third straight month of expansion, with the index increasing slightly to 52.2 in November.

Also to watch in the U.S. next week are reports on consumer confidence, pending home sales and jobless claims.

4. Euro zone inflation data

The euro zone is to release the flash estimate on consumer price inflation on Wednesday, with headline inflation forecast to edge up to an annualized 0.6% from 0.5% in October.

The euro area is to round up the week with data on unemployment and producer price inflation on Friday.

5. ECB President Draghi delivers testimony

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is due to testify about the ECB’s perspective on economic and monetary developments and the consequences of Brexit to the Economic Committee of the European Parliament in Brussels on Monday.

Investors will be looking for indications that the ECB is moving towards extending monetary stimulus at its December meeting.

Stay up-to-date on all of this week's economic events by visiting: http://www.investing.com/economic-calendar/

Investing.com - Oil prices fell sharply on Friday amid uncertainty over whether the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries can reach an agreement to cut production and prop up markets.

U.S. crude oil settled down $1.97 or 4.11% at $49.55 a barrel from its previous close on the New York Mercantile Exchange. It was the largest one day decline since September 23.

U.S crude still ended the week up 0.81% after trading in a range between $45.77 and $49.20 a barrel.

Global benchmark Brent futures were at $48.24 a barrel, down $1.76 cents or 3.59%.

Trading activity remained thin because of the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S.

Doubts over whether major global exporters will be able to reach an agreement next week to rein in output also kept investors on the sidelines.

OPEC is to hold a meeting in Vienna on Wednesday aimed at finalizing the details of a proposed output cut, which it is hoped will reduce a global supply glut that has pressured oil prices lower for more than two years.

The producer cartel is attempting to get its 14 member states, along with non-OPEC member Russia, to implement coordinated production cuts.

Reaching an agreement on a deal to cut output has proved problematic, with some producers, most notably Iran, reluctant to curb production.

Most analysts believe that some form of consensus will be reached, but doubts remain over whether it will be enough to support the market.

"An agreement to a large production cut could send oil prices closer to $60 per barrel before year's end, while failure to reach an agreement could cause oil prices to fall back to the low $40 per barrel," analysts at Nordea said.

In the week ahead, markets will be paying close attention to developments surrounding Wednesday’s OPEC meeting. Markets will also be watching U.S. stockpile data on Tuesday and Wednesday for fresh supply-and-demand signals.

Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets.

Tuesday, November 29

The American Petroleum Institute, an industry group, is to publish its weekly report on U.S. oil supplies.

Wednesday, November 30

OPEC is to hold a meeting in Vienna where it is hoped it will reach an agreement on the details of deal to cut production.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration is to release weekly data on oil and gasoline stockpiles.

Friday, December 2

Baker Hughes will release weekly data on the U.S. oil rig count.

Investing.com - The dollar fell against a currency basket in holiday-thinned trade on Friday as investors took profits after a powerful rally that propelled the U.S. currency to almost 14-year highs.

The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback’s strength against a trade-weighted basket of six major currencies, was down 0.28% at 101.48 late Friday.

U.S. markets were closed Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday and Friday was a half-day session.

On Thursday, the index surged to highs of 102.07, a level not seen since April 2003.

The index has risen around 6% in the last two months amid expectations that increased fiscal spending and tax cuts under the Trump administration will spur economic growth and inflation.

The dollar has also been boosted by the view that a rate hike by the Federal Reserve in December is a near certainty.

According to Investing.com's Fed Rate Monitor Tool, odds for a rate hike at the Fed's December 13-14 meeting are at 95.4%.

Expectations for higher interest rates typically boost the dollar by making it more attractive to yield seeking investors.

The dollar eased against the yen, with USD/JPY dipping 0.12% to 113.22, not far from the eight-month high of 113.88 hit earlier. For the week, the pair gained 2.06%.

The euro pushed higher, with EUR/USD rising 0.31% to 1.0586 late Friday after falling to lows of 1.0517 on Thursday, the weakest level since December 2015.

The dollar fell 0.27% against the Swiss franc and 0.22% against the pound.

In the week ahead, markets will be paying close attention to Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for November as well as data on U.S. economic growth and manufacturing for fresh indications on the likelihood of a December rate hike.

Investors will also be watching euro zone inflation data and manufacturing reports out of the U.K. and China.

Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets.

Monday, November 28

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is due to testify about the ECB’s outlook on economic and monetary developments and the consequences of Brexit to the Economic Committee in the European Parliament.

Tuesday, November 29

Japan is to release data on household spending.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz is to speak at an event in Toronto.

Germany is to release preliminary data on consumer price inflation.

The U.S. is to produce revised data on third quarter GDP and a report on consumer confidence.

New York Fed President William Dudley is to speak at an event in Puerto Rico.

Wednesday, November 30

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is to hold a meeting in Vienna aimed at finalizing the details of a proposed output cut.

Australia is to release data on building approvals.

Germany is to report on retail sales and the change in the number of people unemployed.

The euro zone is to release a preliminary estimate of consumer price inflation.

ECB head Mario Draghi is to speak at an event in Madrid.

The U.S. is to release the ADP nonfarm payrolls report for November, as well data on pending home sales and the Chicago PMI.

Canada is to release its monthly GDP report.

Thursday, December 1

Australia is to release data on private capital expenditure.

China is to release its official manufacturing and services PMI’s, along with the Caixin manufacturing PMI.

The U.K. is to release its manufacturing PMI.

The U.S. is to release figures on initial jobless claims and the Institute for Supply Management is to release its manufacturing PMI.

Friday, December 2

Australia is to produce data on retail sales.

The U.K. is to release its construction PMI.

Canada is to publish its employment report for November.

The U.S. is to round up the week with the non-farm payrolls report for November.

Investing.com - Gold prices closed at the lowest level in nine months on Friday as expectations for higher U.S. interest rates continued to cloud the demand outlook for the precious metal.

Gold for December delivery settled down 0.53% at $1,183.00 on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, the lowest close since February 5.

Safe haven demand for gold has been hit since the U.S. presidential election amid expectations that increased fiscal spending and tax cuts under the Trump administration will spur economic growth and inflation.

Faster growth would spark inflation, which in turn would prompt the Federal Reserve to tighten monetary policy a faster rate than had previously been expected.

The precious metal has also been weighed down by bets that a rate hike by the Fed in December is a near certainty.

According to Investing.com\'s Fed Rate Monitor Tool, 95.4% of traders expect the Fed to raise interest rates at its policy meeting next month.

Gold is sensitive to moves in U.S. rates, which lift the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets such as bullion, while boosting the dollar in which it is priced.

Elsewhere in metals trading, silver settled at $16.47, paring the week’s losses to 0.48%.

Also on the Comex, copper for December delivery settled at $2.46 a pound.

Copper prices have risen around 22% so far this month on hopes that infrastructure plans in top consumers China and the U.S. will bolster demand for the industrial metal.

In the week ahead, markets will be paying close attention to Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report for November as well as data on U.S. economic growth and manufacturing for fresh indications on the likelihood of a December rate hike.

Ahead of the coming week, Investing.com has compiled a list of these and other significant events likely to affect the markets.

Monday, November 28

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi is due to testify about the ECB’s outlook on economic and monetary developments and the consequences of Brexit to the Economic Committee in the European Parliament.

Tuesday, November 29

Japan is to release data on household spending.

Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz is to speak at an event in Toronto.

Germany is to release preliminary data on consumer price inflation.

The U.S. is to produce revised data on third quarter GDP and a report on consumer confidence.

New York Fed President William Dudley is to speak at an event in Puerto Rico.

Wednesday, November 30

Australia is to release data on building approvals.

Germany is to report on retail sales and the change in the number of people unemployed.

The euro zone is to release a preliminary estimate of consumer price inflation.

ECB head Mario Draghi is to speak at an event in Madrid.

The U.S. is to release the ADP nonfarm payrolls report for November, as well data on pending home sales and the Chicago PMI.

Canada is to release its monthly GDP report.

Thursday, December 1

Australia is to release data on private capital expenditure.

China is to release its official manufacturing and services PMI’s, along with the Caixin manufacturing PMI.

The U.K. is to release its manufacturing PMI.

The U.S. is to release figures on initial jobless claims and the Institute for Supply Management is to release its manufacturing PMI.

Friday, December 2

Australia is to produce data on retail sales.

The U.K. is to release its construction PMI.

Canada is to publish its employment report for November.

The U.S. is to round up the week with the non-farm payrolls report for November.

Investing.com – Israel stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the Oil&Gas, Communication and Real Estate sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Tel Aviv, the TA 25 rose 0.53% to hit a new 1-month high.

The best performers of the session on the TA 25 were OPKO Health Inc (TA:OPK), which rose 2.97% or 122 points to trade at 4226 at the close. Meanwhile, Avner L (TA:AVNRp) added 2.46% or 6.2 points to end at 258.2 and Delek Drilling LP (TA:DEDRp) was up 2.14% or 29 points to 1386 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Perrigo (TA:PRGO), which fell 1.22% or 420 points to trade at 33920 at the close. Gazit Globe (TA:GZT) declined 0.90% or 30 points to end at 3300 and Elbit Systems (TA:ESLT) was down 0.62% or 250 points to 40040.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange by 220 to 115 and 108 ended unchanged.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 4.11% or 1.97 to $45.99 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in February unchanged 0.00% or 0.00 to hit $48.24 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.53% or 6.30 to trade at $1183.00 a troy ounce.

USD/ILS was up 0.04% to 3.8716, while EUR/ILS rose 0.39% to 4.1005.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – United Arab Emirates stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the Real Estate&Construction, Services and Transport sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Dubai, the DFM General rose 0.43%, while the ADX General index added 0.59%.

The best performers of the session on the DFM General were Union Properties PJSC (DU:UPRO), which rose 11.36% or 0.095 points to trade at 0.931 at the close. Meanwhile, Deyaar Development PJSC (DU:DEYR) added 6.27% or 0.034 points to end at 0.576 and Damac Properties Dubai Co PSC (DU:DAMAC) was up 5.12% or 0.110 points to 2.260 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were National Cement Company P.S.C. (DU:NCC), which fell 10.00% or 0.320 points to trade at 2.880 at the close. DXB Entertainments (P.J.S.C.) (DU:DXBE) declined 5.84% or 0.090 points to end at 1.450 and Arabtec Holding PJSC (DU:ARTC) was down 1.52% or 0.020 points to 1.300.

The top performers on the ADX General were Int Fish Farmi (AD:ASMK) which rose 7.80% to 1.52, Ad Natl Ins Co (AD:ADNI) which was up 7.05% to settle at 2.580 and Al Khazna Ins (AD:AKIC) which gained 5.56% to close at 0.380.

The worst performers were National Marine Dredging PSC (AD:NMDC) which was down 10.00% to 3.960 in late trade, Eshraq Properties Co PJSC (AD:ESHR) which lost 3.74% to settle at 1.0300 and Rak Ceramics (AD:RKCE) which was down 2.08% to 2.350 at the close.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Dubai Stock Exchange by 19 to 16 and 7 ended unchanged; on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, 12 fell and 11 advanced, while 6 ended unchanged.

Shares in Union Properties PJSC (DU:UPRO) rose to 52-week highs; up 11.36% or 0.095 to 0.931. Shares in National Cement Company P.S.C. (DU:NCC) fell to 3-years lows; falling 10.00% or 0.320 to 2.880. Shares in National Marine Dredging PSC (AD:NMDC) fell to 3-years lows; down 10.00% or 0.440 to 3.960. Shares in Rak Ceramics (AD:RKCE) fell to 3-years lows; losing 2.08% or 0.050 to 2.350.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 4.11% or 1.97 to $45.99 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in February unchanged 0.00% or 0.00 to hit $48.24 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.53% or 6.30 to trade at $1183.00 a troy ounce.

USD/AED was unchanged 0.00% to 3.6730, while EUR/AED rose 0.43% to 3.8927.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – Saudi Arabia stocks were higher after the close on Sunday, as gains in the Energy&Utilities, Real Estate Development and Multi Investment sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Saudi Arabia, the Tadawul All Share added 0.69% to hit a new 6-months high.

The best performers of the session on the Tadawul All Share were Ash-Sharqiyah Development Company (SE:6060), which rose 9.74% or 3.80 points to trade at 42.80 at the close. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia Refineries Co. (SE:2030) added 9.71% or 3.30 points to end at 37.30 and ACE ARABIA COOPERATIVE INSURANCE (SE:8240) was up 7.80% or 2.70 points to 37.30 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Saudi Kayan Petrochemical Company (SE:2350), which fell 1.80% or 0.15 points to trade at 8.20 at the close. Yanbu National Petrochemical Co (SE:2290) declined 1.80% or 0.90 points to end at 49.00 and National Metal Manufacturing Co. (SE:2220) was down 1.48% or 0.35 points to 23.30.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Saudi Arabia Stock Exchange by 121 to 32 and 16 ended unchanged.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 4.11% or 1.97 to $45.99 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in February unchanged 0.00% or 0.00 to hit $48.24 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.53% or 6.30 to trade at $1183.00 a troy ounce.

EUR/SAR was up 0.35% to 3.9724, while USD/SAR fell 0.02% to 3.7504.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – Mexico stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Materials, Consumer Goods&Services and Industrials sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Mexico, the IPC added 0.20%.

The best performers of the session on the IPC were Mexichem , S.A.B. De C.V. (MX:MEXCHEM), which rose 5.77% or 2.590 points to trade at 47.490 at the close. Meanwhile, Nemak SAB de CV (MX:NEMAKA) added 2.09% or 0.38 points to end at 18.57 and Cemex SAB de CV (MX:CMXCPO) was up 1.97% or 0.320 points to 16.540 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Alpek, S.A.B. De C.V. (MX:ALPEKA), which fell 2.16% or 0.610 points to trade at 27.620 at the close. Wal - Mart De Mexico, SAB De CV (MX:WALMEX) declined 1.16% or 0.440 points to end at 37.600 and Fomento Economico Mexicano UBD (MX:FMSAUBD) was down 1.10% or 1.840 points to 164.910.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Mexico Stock Exchange by 152 to 96 and 7 ended unchanged.

Shares in Mexichem, S.A.B. De C.V. (MX:MEXCHEM) rose to 52-week highs; up 5.77% or 2.590 to 47.490.

Gold for December delivery was down 0.53% or 6.30 to $1183.00 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 4.11% or 1.97 to hit $45.99 a barrel, while the January Brent oil contract fell 3.90% or 1.91 to trade at $47.09 a barrel.

USD/MXN was down 0.37% to 20.6688, while EUR/MXN fell 0.02% to 21.8831.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – Peru stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the S&P; Lima Juniors, Banking&Financials and Food&Beverages sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Lima, the S&P; Lima General gained 0.54%.

The best performers of the session on the S&P; Lima General were Inversiones Centenario SAA (LM:ICE), which rose 7.84% or 0.400 points to trade at 5.500 at the close. Meanwhile, Atacocha (LM:ATB) added 2.42% or 0.008 points to end at 0.338 and Credicorp (LM:BAP) was up 1.60% or 2.400 points to 152.000 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Relapasa (LM:REL), which fell 4.92% or 0.012 points to trade at 0.232 at the close. Aceros Arequip (LM:AREi) declined 4.00% or 0.020 points to end at 0.480 and Corporacion Aceros Arequipa SA (LM:ARE) was down 3.70% or 0.020 points to 0.520.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Lima Stock Exchange by 14 to 12 and 12 ended unchanged.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 4.11% or 1.97 to $45.99 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in January fell 3.90% or 1.91 to hit $47.09 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.53% or 6.30 to trade at $1183.00 a troy ounce.

USD/PEN was down 0.12% to 3.4225, while EUR/PEN fell 0.13% to 3.6125.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – Canada stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Utilities, Consumer Discretionary and Telecoms sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Toronto, the S&P;/TSX Composite gained 0.05%.

The best performers of the session on the S&P;/TSX Composite were TransAlta Corp (TO:TA), which rose 17.01% or 1.06 points to trade at 7.33 at the close. Meanwhile, Capital Power Corporation (TO:CPX) added 9.58% or 2.05 points to end at 23.44 and Amaya Inc (TO:AYA) was up 6.97% or 1.31 points to 20.10 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Precision Drilling Corporation (TO:PD), which fell 4.97% or 0.34 points to trade at 6.50 at the close. First Quantum Minerals Ltd . (TO:FM) declined 4.92% or 0.82 points to end at 15.85 and Kelt Exploration Ltd. (TO:KEL) was down 4.87% or 0.310 points to 6.050.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Toronto Stock Exchange by 563 to 550 and 159 ended unchanged.

Shares in TransAlta Corp (TO:TA) rose to 52-week highs; rising 17.01% or 1.06 to 7.33. Shares in Capital Power Corporation (TO:CPX) rose to 52-week highs; rising 9.58% or 2.05 to 23.44.

The S&P;/TSX 60 VIX, which measures the implied volatility of S&P;/TSX Composite options, was up 31.10% to 14.29.

Gold for December delivery was down 0.53% or 6.30 to $1183.00 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 4.11% or 1.97 to hit $45.99 a barrel, while the January Brent oil contract fell 3.90% or 1.91 to trade at $47.09 a barrel.

CAD/USD was down 0.30% to 0.7394, while CAD/EUR fell 0.50% to 0.6984.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – U.S. stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Utilities, Telecoms and Consumer Goods sectors led shares higher.

At the close in NYSE, the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 0.36% to hit a new all time high, while the S&P; 500 index added 0.39%, and the NASDAQ Composite index added 0.34%.

The best performers of the session on the Dow Jones Industrial Average were Cisco Systems Inc (NASDAQ:CSCO), which rose 1.21% or 0.36 points to trade at 30.07 at the close. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO) added 0.98% or 0.41 points to end at 41.52 and EI du Pont de Nemours and Company (NYSE:DD) was up 0.94% or 0.66 points to 70.98 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:UNH), which fell 0.56% or 0.86 points to trade at 152.68 at the close. Caterpillar Inc (NYSE:CAT) declined 0.41% or 0.39 points to end at 95.79 and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:GS) was down 0.36% or 0.77 points to 211.54.

The top performers on the S&P; 500 were First Solar Inc (NASDAQ:FSLR) which rose 2.74% to 30.59, Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH) which was up 2.68% to settle at 53.25 and The AES Corporation (NYSE:AES) which gained 2.56% to close at 11.63.

The worst performers were Concho Resources Inc (NYSE:CXO) which was down 3.04% to 134.18 in late trade, Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE:MRO) which lost 2.98% to settle at 16.28 and Gap Inc (NYSE:GPS) which was down 2.37% to 25.56 at the close.

The top performers on the NASDAQ Composite were Interpace Diagnostics Group Inc (NASDAQ:IDXG) which rose 110.37% to 0.2819, Industrial Services of America Inc (NASDAQ:IDSA) which was up 75.00% to settle at 2.800 and PhotoMedex Inc (NASDAQ:PHMD) which gained 46.15% to close at 2.4700.

The worst performers were Interlink Electronics Inc (NASDAQ:LINK) which was down 18.11% to 7.78 in late trade, Globus Maritime Ltd (NASDAQ:GLBS) which lost 13.56% to settle at 3.5700 and Airgain Inc (NASDAQ:AIRG) which was down 13.51% to 23.31 at the close.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the New York Stock Exchange by 1855 to 1188 and 100 ended unchanged; on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange, 1562 rose and 851 declined, while 189 ended unchanged.

The CBOE Volatility Index, which measures the implied volatility of S&P; 500 options, was down 0.72% to 12.34 a new 1-month low.

Gold for December delivery was down 0.53% or 6.30 to $1183.00 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 4.11% or 1.97 to hit $45.99 a barrel, while the January Brent oil contract fell 3.90% or 1.91 to trade at $47.09 a barrel.

EUR/USD was up 0.31% to 1.0587, while USD/JPY fell 0.19% to 113.14.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – Brazil stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Basic Materials, Industrials and Real Estate sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Sao Paulo, the Bovespa gained 0.27%.

The best performers of the session on the Bovespa were Vale SA (SA:VALE3), which rose 4.75% or 1.31 points to trade at 28.90 at the close. Meanwhile, Vale SA (SA:VALE5) added 4.53% or 1.12 points to end at 25.86 and Bradespar SA (SA:BRAP4) was up 3.70% or 0.56 points to 15.70 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Smiles ON (SA:SMLE3), which fell 2.72% or 1.26 points to trade at 45.04 at the close. Kroton Educacional SA (SA:KROT3) declined 2.70% or 0.390 points to end at 14.070 and Companhia Brasileira deDistribuicao (SA:PCAR4) was down 2.15% or 1.24 points to 56.46.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange by 181 to 162 and 33 ended unchanged.

Shares in Vale SA (SA:VALE3) rose to 52-week highs; rising 4.75% or 1.31 to 28.90. Shares in Vale SA (SA:VALE5) rose to 52-week highs; gaining 4.53% or 1.12 to 25.86. Shares in Bradespar SA (SA:BRAP4) rose to 52-week highs; gaining 3.70% or 0.56 to 15.70.

The CBOE Brazil Etf Volatility, which measures the implied volatility of Bovespa options, was up 4.64% to 37.68.

Gold for December delivery was down 0.53% or 6.30 to $1183.00 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 4.11% or 1.97 to hit $45.99 a barrel, while the March US coffee C contract fell 1.25% or 1.97 to trade at $155.80 .

USD/BRL was up 0.70% to 3.4152, while EUR/BRL rose 1.08% to 3.6176.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – Colombia stocks were lower after the close on Friday, as losses in the Services, Public Services and Industrials sectors led shares lower.

At the close in Colombia, the COLCAP lost 0.94% to hit a new 3-months low.

The best performers of the session on the COLCAP were Grupo Aval Acciones Y Valores Pf (CN:GAA_p), which unchanged 0.00% or 0.0 points to trade at 1160.0 at the close. Meanwhile, Grupoaval (CN:GAA) unchanged 0.00% or 0.0 points to end at 1150.0 and Conconcret (CN:CIC) was unchanged 0% or 0 points to 1030.0 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Cemex Latam Holdings SA (CN:CLH), which fell 3.25% or 380.0 points to trade at 11320.0 at the close. Bolsa De Valores De Colombia (CN:BVC) declined 2.65% or 0.5 points to end at 18.4 and Canacol Energy Ltd (CN:CNE) was down 2.17% or 240.0 points to 10800.0.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Colombia Stock Exchange by 24 to 2 and 3 ended unchanged.

US coffee C for March delivery was down 1.25% or 1.97 to $155.80 . Elsewhere in commodities trading, US cocoa for delivery in March fell 0.98% or 24.00 to hit $2417.00 , while the December Gold contract fell 0.53% or 6.30 to trade at $1183.00 a troy ounce.

USD/COP was down 0.23% to 3168.00, while BRL/COP fell 0.96% to 927.45.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.48.

Investing.com – Portugal stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Basic Materials, Telecoms and Technology sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Lisbon, the PSI 20 rose 0.39%.

The best performers of the session on the PSI 20 were Altri SGPS (LS:ALSS), which rose 3.44% or 0.1220 points to trade at 3.6720 at the close. Meanwhile, The Navigator Company SA (LS:NVGR) added 2.52% or 0.0720 points to end at 2.9260 and Sonae Capital (LS:SONAC) was up 2.00% or 0.0140 points to 0.7150 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Nos SGPS SA (LS:NOS), which fell 1.51% or 0.0840 points to trade at 5.4710 at the close. Galp Energia Nom (LS:GALP) declined 0.86% or 0.1100 points to end at 12.6400 and Pharol SGPS SA (LS:PHRA) was down 0.55% or 0.0010 points to 0.1810.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Lisbon Stock Exchange by 29 to 15 and 5 ended unchanged.

Brent oil for January delivery was down 3.16% or 1.55 to $47.45 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 3.32% or 1.59 to hit $46.37 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.77% or 9.15 to trade at $1180.15 a troy ounce.

EUR/USD was up 0.41% to 1.0597, while EUR/GBP rose 0.28% to 0.8503.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.26% at 101.51.

Investing.com – Denmark stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Healthcare, Oil&Gas and Consumer Services sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Copenhagen, the OMX Copenhagen 20 rose 1.14%.

The best performers of the session on the OMX Copenhagen 20 were Genmab (CO:GEN), which rose 2.04% or 25.0 points to trade at 1252.0 at the close. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk A/S B (CO:NOVOb) added 2.04% or 4.5 points to end at 225.5 and Carlsberg A/S B (CO:CARLb) was up 1.80% or 10.5 points to 595.0 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were FLSmidth&Co. (CO:FLS), which fell 1.05% or 3.1 points to trade at 291.4 at the close. GN Store Nord (CO:GN) declined 0.86% or 1.2 points to end at 138.3 and Nordea Bank AB (CO:NDA) was down 0.20% or 0.15 points to 73.85.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange by 75 to 67 and 13 ended unchanged.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 3.11% or 1.49 to $46.47 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in January fell 2.90% or 1.42 to hit $47.58 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.78% or 9.25 to trade at $1180.05 a troy ounce.

USD/DKK was down 0.41% to 7.0194, while EUR/DKK rose 0.02% to 7.4398.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.49.

Investing.com – Spain stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Chemical, Petroleum&Plastic, Consumer Goods and Consumer Services sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Madrid, the IBEX 35 rose 0.20%.

The best performers of the session on the IBEX 35 were Iberdrola (MC:IBE), which rose 2.09% or 0.117 points to trade at 5.715 at the close. Meanwhile, Enagas (MC:ENAG) added 1.84% or 0.425 points to end at 23.550 and Red Electrica Corporacion SA (MC:REE) was up 1.73% or 0.290 points to 17.015 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Bankia (MC:BKIA), which fell 1.75% or 0.015 points to trade at 0.840 at the close. B. Sabadell (MC:SABE) declined 1.50% or 0.018 points to end at 1.182 and Banco Popular (MC:POP) was down 0.95% or 0.008 points to 0.836.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Madrid Stock Exchange by 104 to 97 and 20 ended unchanged.

Shares in Banco Popular (MC:POP) fell to all time lows; down 0.95% or 0.008 to 0.836.

Gold for December delivery was down 0.78% or 9.30 to $1180.00 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 3.09% or 1.48 to hit $46.48 a barrel, while the January Brent oil contract fell 2.90% or 1.42 to trade at $47.58 a barrel.

EUR/USD was up 0.44% to 1.0600, while EUR/GBP rose 0.28% to 0.8503.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.49.

Investing.com – France stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Healthcare, Consumer Goods and Technology sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Paris, the CAC 40 gained 0.17% to hit a new 1-month high, while the SBF 120 index added 0.18%.

The best performers of the session on the CAC 40 were Danone SA (PA:DANO), which rose 1.83% or 1.08 points to trade at 60.04 at the close. Meanwhile, Solvay SA (BR:SOLB) added 1.52% or 1.60 points to end at 106.55 and Engie SA (PA:ENGIE) was up 1.09% or 0.12 points to 11.54 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Technip (PA:TECF), which fell 3.18% or 2.10 points to trade at 63.96 at the close. Lafargeholcim Ltd (PA:LHN) declined 1.93% or 0.97 points to end at 49.41 and Peugeot SA (PA:PEUP) was down 0.96% or 0.14 points to 13.98.

The top performers on the SBF 120 were Remy Cointreau (PA:RCOP) which rose 3.12% to 77.75, Elis Services SA (PA:ELIS) which was up 2.58% to settle at 14.70 and Edenred (PA:EDEN) which gained 2.51% to close at 20.01.

The worst performers were CGG SA (PA:GEPH) which was down 3.46% to 11.9800 in late trade, Technip (PA:TECF) which lost 3.18% to settle at 63.96 and Lafargeholcim Ltd (PA:LHN) which was down 1.93% to 49.41 at the close.

Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones on the Paris Stock Exchange by 342 to 330 and 102 ended unchanged.

Shares in Solvay SA (BR:SOLB) rose to 52-week highs; rising 1.52% or 1.60 to 106.55. Shares in CGG SA (PA:GEPH) fell to 52-week lows; falling 3.46% or 0.4300 to 11.9800.

The CAC 40 VIX, which measures the implied volatility of CAC 40 options, was up 1.07% to 19.17.

Gold for December delivery was down 0.78% or 9.30 to $1180.00 a troy ounce. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Crude oil for delivery in January fell 3.15% or 1.51 to hit $46.45 a barrel, while the January Brent oil contract fell 2.96% or 1.45 to trade at $47.55 a barrel.

EUR/USD was up 0.44% to 1.0600, while EUR/GBP rose 0.28% to 0.8503.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.49.

Investing.com – Netherlands stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Healthcare, Consumer Goods and Consumer Services sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Amsterdam, the AEX rose 0.12% to hit a new 1-month high.

The best performers of the session on the AEX were Unilever NV (AS:UNc), which rose 1.85% or 0.68 points to trade at 37.38 at the close. Meanwhile, Wolters Kluwer (AS:WLSNc) added 1.49% or 0.51 points to end at 34.30 and Heineken (AS:HEIN) was up 1.41% or 1.00 points to 71.95 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were SBM Offshore (AS:SBMO), which fell 1.38% or 0.19 points to trade at 13.61 at the close. ASML Holding (AS:ASML) declined 1.20% or 1.19 points to end at 98.18 and ABN AMRO Group NV (AS:ABNd) was down 1.11% or 0.23 points to 20.05.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange by 96 to 68 and 12 ended unchanged.

The AEX Volatility, which measures the implied volatility of AEX options, was up 0.30% to 18.12.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 3.21% or 1.54 to $46.42 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in January fell 2.98% or 1.46 to hit $47.54 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.77% or 9.20 to trade at $1180.10 a troy ounce.

EUR/USD was up 0.44% to 1.0600, while EUR/GBP rose 0.29% to 0.8504.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.49.

Investing.com – Italy stocks were higher after the close on Friday, as gains in the Telecoms, Travel&Leisure and Healthcare sectors led shares higher.

At the close in Milan, the Investing.com Italy 40 gained 0.04%.

The best performers of the session on the Investing.com Italy 40 were Yoox Net-A-Porter Group SpA (MI:YNAP), which rose 3.70% or 0.92 points to trade at 25.81 at the close. Meanwhile, Generali (MI:GASI) added 3.11% or 0.35 points to end at 11.60 and Italgas SpA (MI:IG) was up 1.58% or 0.05 points to 3.34 in late trade.

The worst performers of the session were Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena SpA (MI:BMPS), which fell 13.08% or 0.0301 points to trade at 0.2000 at the close. Saipem (MI:SPMI) declined 2.60% or 0.0107 points to end at 0.4010 and Mediobanca (MI:MDBI) was down 1.35% or 0.085 points to 6.200.

Falling stocks outnumbered advancing ones on the Milan Stock Exchange by 216 to 185 and 22 ended unchanged.

Crude oil for January delivery was down 3.23% or 1.55 to $46.41 a barrel. Elsewhere in commodities trading, Brent oil for delivery in January fell 3.00% or 1.47 to hit $47.53 a barrel, while the December Gold contract fell 0.78% or 9.25 to trade at $1180.05 a troy ounce.

EUR/USD was up 0.44% to 1.0600, while EUR/GBP rose 0.31% to 0.8505.

The US Dollar Index was down 0.28% at 101.49.