Eurpean equity close: Strong gains ahead of the FOMC decision

Closing changes for the main European bourses:

• Stoxx 600 +0.5%
• UK FTSE 100 +0.2%
• French CAC +0.6%
• German DAX +0.5%
• Italy MIB +0.9%
• Spain IBEX +1.2%

Italian stocks are on the precipice of a breakout.