European close: The fourth week of gains comes with record highs

It was a strong week that finished with some gains, though all indices were well off the session highs.

• Stoxx 600 +0.2%
• German DAX +0.1%
• Francis CAC flat
• UK’s FTSE 100 flat
• Spain’s IBEX +0.4%
• Italy’s FTSE MIB +0.6%

On the week:

• Stoxx 600 +1.4% (record weekly close, fourth week of gains)
• German DAX +1.6% (record close)
• Francis CAC +0.8%
• UK’s FTSE 100 +0.6%
• Spain’s IBEX +1.2%
• Italy’s FTSE MIB +2.2%

There has been more equity selling in the US following the European close.

This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.