European equity close: Solid start to the new year

Europe has been a dog for a long time compared to the US but the scoreboard reset on Wednesday.

Closing changes on the day:

• Stoxx 600 +0.6%
• German DAX +0.5%
• France CAC +0.1%
• UK FTSE 100 +1.0%
• Spain IBEX +0.5%
• Italy’s FTSE MIB +0.4%

Through two hours of 2025 trading, Europe is beating the US.

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