The European stock exchanges are heading towards a rising start, in the wake of the Asian markets, after the crash of the eve of the invasion of Russia in Ukraine.
Investors are focusing on the impact of sanctions on Russia.
Spotlights also focused on raw materials with the price of gas and oil.
The futures of the main lists of the Old Continent are positive while those of the USA are down.
The Ukrainian crisis continues to push oil prices which show a new upward trend, albeit less strong than the flare-ups of the eve.
The reference WTI crude oil gained 1.92% and returned to rise towards 95 dollars a barrel at 94.54 dollars.
Brent also rose and changed hands at 101.15 dollars a barrel (+ 2.09%).
Yesterday North Sea oil reached a record price of $ 105.79 per barrel since August 2014;
the WTI of Texas had reached $ 100.
The Asian stock exchanges closed sharply after the crash of the eve of Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Investors assess the impact of the global conflict and the international community's sanctions on Russia.
Closing in sharp rise for Tokyo (+ 1.95%).
On the foreign exchange market, the yen continues its revaluation phase against the dollar at 115.20, and has changed little against the euro at 129.20.
With negotiations still in progress Shanghai (+ 0.61%), Shenzhen (+ 1.26%), Seoul (+ 1.06%), Mumbai (+ 2.62%) are also on the rise.
In contrast Hong Kong (-0.59%).
The lists are supported by the performance of the technology sector.
On the macroeconomic front, the data on business and consumer confidence in Italy and the Eurozone are on the way.
Final GDP for the fourth quarter is forecast from Germany and France.
Inflation and consumption figures are also expected from France.
From the United States, orders for durable goods, consumption data and consumer confidence.