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Today is Presidents’ Day in the U.S., so data and market activity are light. Combined with half-term in the UK, we are not expecting much market movement.

Asian shares rallied overnight while US equities continue to move higher, with S&P500 climbing towards all-time highs.

The euro gained, and European stock index futures pointed to a stronger open after talks between the U.S. and Russia spurred optimism about a possible Ukraine resolution.