Energy Leads Way as European Stocks Rise for Second Day

The video provides an overview of the day's market action, highlighting gains in European indices, a pause in the dollar rally, and mixed results in fixed income. It discusses the performance of commodities, particularly Brent crude, and the Stock 600's intraday gains. The video also focuses on Actelion's significant performance due to acquisition talks with Santa Fe. The Stock 600 is analyzed in comparison to other indices, noting its lag in recovering 2016 losses.

Which European index erased its 2016 drop and reached its highest level in a year?

• CAC 40

• DAX

• Euro STOXX 50

• FTSE 100

What was the trend observed in the dollar rally according to the FX space?

• No change

• Significant drop

• Pause in the rally

• Continued strengthening

Which country's 10-year bond saw a gain in the fixed income space?

• Italy

• Spain

• France

• Germany

What was the percentage increase in Brent crude as mentioned in the commodity space?

• 4%

• 1%

• 3%

• 2%

Which company was highlighted for its significant gains due to acquisition talks?

• Novartis

• Roche

• Actelion

• Sanofi