European stocks were mixed today but the DAX broke out higher, generating some momentum. Still, the gains aren't on par with the strong day for the Nasdaq:

  • Stoxx 600 -0.1%
  • German DAX +0.4%
  • FTSE 100 +0.1%
  • French CAC +0.4%
  • Italy MIB -0.1%
  • Spain IBEX -0.1%

For the week:

  • Stoxx 600 +1.3%
  • German DAX +1.9%
  • FTSE 100 +0.5%
  • CAC 40 +0.9%
  • Italy MIB +2.4%

This breakout isn't on economic strength, I can tell you that:

DAX weekly chart
DAX weekly chart