Danske Bank analysts note that global equities finished slightly higher, with major United States (US) indices such as the S&P500, Nasdaq and Russell2000 posting modest gains. They highlight that only a minority of S&P500 constituents advanced, with Energy leading on higher Oil prices and technology, especially semi-conductors, underpinning overall performance. US futures are slightly weaker and Asian equities show a mixed tone.

Selective gains in US and Asia

"Global equities ended 0.2% higher following a solid rally during the US hours."

"S&P500 rose 0.2% with Nasdaq up 0.1% and Russell2000 0.3% higher."

"The performance was centred around specific names and sectors, with only 43% of the names in the S&P500 ending higher."

"Energy was the top performer driven by higher oil prices, amid hostile Trump comments, yet it was the tech and specifically the semi-conductor names that secured the overall performance of the index."

"US futures are modestly lower and Asian equities are mixed."

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