As noted in an earlier update here, the prospect of the DAX extending a break above the 18,595 high seen yesterday has now played out. The DAX has just lifted to around 18,660 after making that break and it is once again leading the gains here in early European trading. The move higher comes also US futures jump higher too and right now the Dow Jones futures are pricing a reopening above 41,200 . The DAX is currently trading at 18,655