Closing changes for the main European equity bourses:
- UK FTSE 100 +0.3%
- German DAX +0.8%
- French CAC 40 +1.0%
- Italy MIB +1.1%
- Spain IBEX +1.3%
On the week:
- UK FTSE 100 +0.8%
- German DAX -0.4%
- French CAC 40 +1.4%
- Italy MIB -1.0%
- Spain IBEX +1.4%
When you factor in currency, the FTSE 100 was the strongest on the week. The market itself is fighting against GBP strength, but there is a lot to like in this chart, particularly for foreign investors: