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 10 mins