Closing changes in Europe on the day:

  • Stoxx 600 +1.6%
  • German DAX +1.5%
  • Francis CAC +1.9%
  • UK's FTSE 100 +1.8%
  • Spain's IBEX +2.2%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB +2.4%

European stocks gave a bit back late but closed near the highs. Where there is some concern at the moment is in the Nasdaq, which has pared its gain to 1.0%, which is a post-opening low.

Nasdaq intraday
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