European equity close: Four gains in five days this week


European stock markets have recouped all the declines from the early-August rout with another strong rally today. It’s the fourth gain in five days this week.

On the day:

  • Stoxx 600 +0.5%
  • German DAX +0.8%
  • France CAC +0.7%
  • UK’s FTSE 100 +0.5%
  • Spain’s IBEX +1.1%
  • Italy’s FTSE MIB +1.0%

On the week:

  • Stoxx 600 +1.4%
  • German DAX +1.7%
  • France CAC +1.7%
  • UK’s FTSE 100 +0.2%
  • Spain’s IBEX +3.0%
  • Italy’s FTSE MIB +1.8%

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.