Global stocks nudge higher after final US presidential debate

Stock markets inched higher but the Mexican peso was mixed after the third and final U.S. presidential debate.

The peso is seen as the chief proxy for market pricing of Donald Trump's chances due to his tough views on immigration. Immediately following the debate, it climbed to a six-week high against the dollar but ultimately ended the day down in European trade.

A win for Democrat Hillary Clinton next month is expected to pave the way for a rise in interest rates. A number of U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers have all but promised that decision to be made in December.

Measured against several currencies, the dollar was up just under 0.1 percent, close to seven-month highs hit earlier this week.

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