European equity close: More gains as Spain and Italy lead the way

Closing changes for the main European bourses

• UK FTSE +0.26%
• French CAC +0.1%
• German DAX +0.2%
• Spain IBEX +0.7%
• Italy MB +0.4%

The MIB edged above its recent highs and continues to chew into the 2015-2016 losses.