The FTSE, CAC and DAX rose on Tuesday as hopes of a Greek deal was rekindled, but gains were limited after US home prices fell more than expected in November. Ian King an expert said that investors are optimistic about a Greek deal and hence their focus has now shifted to fundamental corporate and economic data.
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Across Europe, the UK’s FTSE 100 was up 0.2 percent, DAX rose 0.2 percent and CAC 40 gained 1 percent.
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The euro remained strong against the dollar after Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos said that the debt swap deal talks have made progress with bondholders. Thomas Molloy, a New Jersey based expert said that short term problems in Europe could see solutions.
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The euro was at $1.3171 up by 0.2 percent.
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Oil moved down on Tuesday after drop in US home sales, but prices surged later on hopes of Greek debt swap deal. Dan Flynn, analyst from Chicago said Greece's debt deal is bringing some hope to investors but investors have heard this before but are still betting on it.
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Crude Oil futures for March delivery fell 30 cents to settle at $98.48 a barrel. 
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Gold rose on Tuesday after Europe showed economic unease.
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US Gold futures for April delivery was up $13.40 at $1,744.40
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US government bonds rose after US home prices fell and business activity in US Midwest grew more slowly than expected. Investors are looking at US economic data according to Hiroki Shimazu, an expert.
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US 30 year bond yield fell to 2.94 percent.
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German bunds fell yesterday after stocks rose on news from Greek Prime Minister than the Greek debt deal talks have been going well. Niels From, analyst from Copenhagen said that the deal on fiscal rules are good according to the Greek Prime Minister and that is good for risk appetite. For the short term this deal could impact but cannot sustain for long.
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German bund yield was up two basis points to 1.81 percent.
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Friday’s employment report could be scrambled if the ADP report shows surprise strength or weakness.