欧洲央行行长候选人诺特：欧洲央行届时将以“偏向鹰派”的政策予以应对。

Spain's IBEX 35 broke above 19,000, up 1.04% intraday.

Oil prices edged lower in Asian morning trade as markets tracked U.S. midterm election results. ANZ Research said traders are parsing conflicting signals on U.S.-Iran peace talks, which is driving oil volatility; ANZ noted both sides appear open to a diplomatic resolution while Iran says U.S. responses to its demands are unsatisfactory. Analysts said the most direct market impact of the U.S. midterms will be whether the Middle East situation moves toward resolution or the U.S. resumes offensive military action.