Markets in positive territory on QE announcement anticipation

With the US markets closed due to Martin Luther Day, European indices ended in positive territory as market participants continue to anticipate an ECB quantitative easing announcement on Thursday. 

In other markets, eurozone debt remains elevated, while oil prices maintain a level of between $48 to $49. The Iseq index ended up 0.88% to close at a level of 5330.82.

Irish Bank stocks ended in negative territory with AIB shedding 2.67% to close at 7.3c, while Permanent TSB was down 2.28% to end the session at 6c. Bank of Ireland also gave up ground as the share price dropped 0.33% on the day at 30.3c.

CRH continued its recent run and ended the day over the €20 level finishing up 2.37% to leave the share price at €20.30. Kingpsan followed suit and also added 3.57% to end the day at €14.65.

After its recent highs, Glanbia shed 4.23% with the share price ending the day at €13.80. Kerry Group lost 0.26% off the share price to end the session at €61.71.