European shares gain, Nikkei gets boost from weak yen
TOKYO — European shares opened higher Monday after a mixed day in Asia, where Japan’s benchmark got a boost from a weaker yen. Other Asian bourses were mostly lower although markets have gradually steadied after a bout of turmoil following the U.S. presidential election.
KEEPING SCORE: France’s CAC 40 gained 1.3 percent to 4,545.64, while Germany’s DAX added 1 percent to 10,782.58. Britain’s FTSE 100 added nearly 1.1 percent to 6,806.52. U.S. shares were also set for gains, with Dow futures adding 0.6 percent and S&P 500 futures up 0.5 percent.