Optimism also sends oil markets higher, while gold trades lower

All three major U.S. indices are trending positively

All three major US indices are in positive territory in futures trading

All three major US indices are trending positively in futures trading

All three major US indices are trending positively in futures trading

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the political stalemate in Washington, all three major US indice

Senate majority leader says not to expect deal before election

European markets have begun the day in mixed territory

Gains in Europe and Asia shows investors confidence after EU recovery package deal, positive reports

Economic numbers from China Tuesday helped Asian markets rebound

Indexes in Tokyo and Sydney lead the way as optimism grows that world is slowly emerging from pandem