US futures advance further- Nasdaq 100 leads the way again

As the European morning has progressed we now see further gains for the major indexes here. The FTSE 100 is now approaching the 8,200 handle and the DAX has advanced beyond 17,775. The CAC 40 has lifted above 7,300. At the same time, the S+P 500 future has risen to fresh session highs above 5,345 and it will be interesting to see whether or not the index can later open above that technical level, at 5,330. The Nasdaq 100 is leading the leading the US futures gains though and currently indicating a reopening close to 18,550, remembering the index closed last night at 18,413.