European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.98% at 5,950, Dax 40 +0.85% at 24,516, FTSE 100 +0.51% at 10,224, CAC 40 +0.68% at 8,127, FTSE MIB +1.00% at 45,527, IBEX 35 +1.66% at 17,881, PSI +0.20% at 8,662, SMI +0.20% at 13,202, AEX +0.47% at 1,002

European equity markets closed higher today, with notable gains across major indices such as the Euro Stoxx 50 and FTSE MIB.

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Petrobras (PBR) to cut average jet fuel prices to distributors by 0.5% as of February 1st

16:35

Chevron (CVX) CEO says company is in discussions with Iraq and Libya to look at existing producing fields and exploring opportunities - conference call

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.98% at 5,950, Dax 40 +0.85% at 24,516, FTSE 100 +0.51% at 10,224, CAC 40 +0.68% at 8,127, FTSE MIB +1.00% at 45,527, IBEX 35 +1.66% at 17,881, PSI +0.20% at 8,662, SMI +0.20% at 13,202, AEX +0.47% at 1,002

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Fed Governor Miran says he would assume Warsh takes his seat on the Fed board of Governors, CNBC interview

16:18

Imperial Oil CEO says remains confident in company's annual production guidance after wet October hurt output at Kearl Oil Sands site - conference call

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This broad-based strength suggests positive investor sentiment, potentially bolstered by upcoming economic data or easing geopolitical tensions, which could influence market direction in the US session.

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