ESM3 has cleared Friday's high at 4189.00, now trades at its highest level since 16th February.
Next resistance will be at 4205.50 High Feb 16.
In Europe, Banks stocks continue to lead in Stoxx600, now up 1.63%.
EGB SYNDICATION: Austria 6y Green / 30y conventional: Launched
Apr-18 09:26
Maturity: 23 May 2029 (Green)
Size: E3bln WNG
Spread set at MS-17bps (guidance was MS-15bp area)
Books over E7.5bln (inc E350mln JLM interest)
ISIN: AT0000A33SH3
Maturity: 20 October 2053 (Conventional)
Size: E2bln (WNG)
Spread set at MS+56bps (guidance: MS+57bp area)
Books over E4bln (inc E1.225bln JLM interest)
ISIN: AT0000A33SK7
For both:
Settlement: 25 April 2023 (T+5)
Bookrunners.. BARC (B&D/DM) / BofA / DB / ERSTE / JPM / MS
Timing: Books to close at 11:00BST / 12:00CET
From market source
GERMAN DATA: Sliding ZEW Expectations Point Towards Stagnation
Apr-18 09:23
GERMANY APR ZEW EXPECTATIONS 4.1 (FCST 15.6); MAR 13.0
GERMANY APR ZEW CURRENT SITUATION -32.5 (FCST -40); MAR -46.5
ZEW German economic sentiment deteriorated for a second month in April, falling 8.9 points to +4.1, against consensus expectations of a 2.6-point uptick. Expectations took a substantial hit in April, implying that no significant improvement is anticipated for the German economy in the next six months.
The survey of financial market experts found increased caution regarding lending, whilst high inflation rates and interest rates continue to weigh on growth.
In contrast, the current situation index jumped 14 points to -32.5 in April, beating expectations albeit remaining firmly in pessimistic territory.
The boost to current sentiment largely signalled alleviated concerns about a possible financial market crisis, following the sharp March decline fuelled by banking-sector turbulence including the SVB collapse.
German Q1 flash GDP is due next week, which may well see the eurozone's largest economy dip into recession following the Q4 contraction.