FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei Stock Average and Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose by 1.10-1.20%.

The shyest was Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index with 0.39% gains and China's Shanghai Composite that collected 2.41% more value.

Although still not signed, the Greek agreements seem to be pushing through with real intentions of having it closed as soon as possible. Promised for today. The alternative would be an inevitable default in March 20 when repayment of ¬14.5 B is due.

European stock exchanges' futures are pushing for a higher open with gains around 0.5% in the German DAX 30, French CAC 40 and Euro Stoxx 50.

Crude oil is on the rise to 99.11, for now. Gold is also trading higher, at 1748.80.