European equity close: Solid day all around as FTSE 100 challenges range top

Closing changes for the main European equity bourses:

  • UK FTSE 100 +1.0%
  • German DAX +1.4%
  • French CAC +1.4%
  • Spain IBEX +0.7%
  • Italy MIB +1.2%
I highlighted the potential for a break higher in the FTSE 100 yesterday and we’re not right on the cusp of taking out the summer highs.
FTSE 100 chart