Greece Unemployment Rate (MoM) increased to 26% in December from previous 25.8%

FXStreet.com (Barcelona)

Mar 5, 2015

DAX defends gains ahead of ECB

Germany’s benchmark index, the DAX opened on a positive note and edged higher near record highs as markets await ECB President Mario Draghi's press conference to get more details about the bank's bond-buying program.

Iran news supports Brent prices

Brent Crude prices rose above USD 61/barrel as investors choose to focus on the lack of a deal in talks over Iran’s nuclear program. The bearish crude inventory data in the US were largely ignored by the markets.