NEWS: European shares close higher on the day May 18, 2021 at 04:51PM

NEWS: European shares close higher on the day May 18, 2021 at 04:51PM

Modest gains for the major indices

In the forex market as London/European traders look to exit, the CHF is the strongest of the majors, while the USD remains the weakest. Although lower, the USD has moved higher off the opening

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Modest gains for the major indices

In the forex market as London/European traders look to exit, the CHF is the strongest of the majors, while the USD remains the weakest. Although lower, the USD has moved higher off the opening