Prices of utilities and other stocks have reached levels that don't look sustainable at the moment, given the overall economic environment.

Merger talk among utilities has been dominating markets for days and you cannot say when this will end.

Investors are buying back into telecoms, which have upside potential after being the worst sector performer last year in Europe, and offer a nice dividend yield.

Investors decided to book profits on recent positive news from Volkswagen and solid car registration figures.

The earnings season has gone well with positive news dominating, which was shown again today.

Democratic structures and the rule of law have on the whole been strengthened. Protection of human rights has continued to improve.