S.africa's Ftse/jse Top 40 closed at 5,243.8, up +1.19%

Croatia Deputy Pm Karamarko says He Resigns, His Party to Seek New Parliamentary Majority

Brazil Senator Oliveira says Government proposes Constitutional Amendment to Cap Spending Growth for 20 Years, With Possible Change After 10 Years

Uk 20- and 30-Year Gilt Yields Hit Record Lows of 1.832 Pct and 1.943 Pct Respectively, Each down 4 Bps on Day - Reuters Data

*EIA: U.S. Crude Oil Stockpiles Drop 900,000 Barrels