European indexes rise as oil falls, silver climbs 1.92%

Gate data showed gold at $4,330.91 an ounce and silver at $68.272, with BVIX and EVIX declining further as WTI and Brent crude fell to $90.26 and $93.98 a barrel.

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Summary

European indexes moved higher in a mixed cross-asset session marked by weaker oil prices and lower volatility readings. Gate data showed gold rising 0.03% to $4,330.91 per ounce and silver gaining 1.28% to $68.272. BVIX and EVIX, volatility indexes, fell 5.47% to 44.8 and 5.03% to 59.44, respectively. In energy markets, WTI and Brent crude dropped 2.81% and 2.46% to $90.26 and $93.98 per barrel. Gate also said its app and web platform support direct trading of traditional finance products including precious metals, forex, global stock CFDs, indices and commodities.

Terms & Concepts
  • BVIX: A volatility index used as a gauge of expected market swings.
  • EVIX: A volatility index tracking anticipated market volatility.
  • CFDs: Contracts for difference, derivatives that let traders speculate on price moves without owning the underlying asset.