European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.46% at 5,835, Dax 40 -0.18% at 24,040, FTSE 100 +0.11% at 10,333, CAC 40 -0.46% at 8,104, FTSE MIB +0.77% at 48,040, IBEX 35 +0.46% at 17,775, PSI +0.95% at 9,265, SMI -0.13% at 13,148, AEX -0.78% at 1,001

The European market close reflected mixed performance across major indices, with the Euro Stoxx 50, CAC 40, and DAX showing declines, while the FTSE MIB and IBEX 35 posted gains.

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15:32

US sells 6-wk bills at high-rate 3.590%, B/C 3.14x

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US sells USD 30bln of 2-year FRNs; High discount margin 0.103% (prev. 0.12%, six-auction average 0.14%)

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.46% at 5,835, Dax 40 -0.18% at 24,040, FTSE 100 +0.11% at 10,333, CAC 40 -0.46% at 8,104, FTSE MIB +0.77% at 48,040, IBEX 35 +0.46% at 17,775, PSI +0.95% at 9,265, SMI -0.13% at 13,148, AEX -0.78% at 1,001

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Auction History: US To sell USD 30bln of 2-year FRNS at 16:30BST/11:30EDT

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US President Trump says he is very certain that the cherished bond between US and UK will continue long into the future

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This divergence may indicate sector rotation or regional economic disparities, and it could influence sentiment leading into the US session, particularly as investors gauge the implications for risk assets and capital flows across Europe.

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