• Stoxx 600 +0.5%
  • German DAX +1.2%
  • UK FTSE 100 +0.9%
  • French CAC +0.8%
  • Italy MIB +0.6%
  • Spain IBEX +0.1%

There was a scare in the final hour of trading where European equities flirted with negative territory but buying in the final 30 minutes of trade ensured a decent day.

The lack of a genuine bounce is a disappointment and the market will continue to keep a close eye on earnings.

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