European equity close: mostly higher despite jump in yields

The UK returned from holiday today:

• Stoxx 600 +0.2%
• German DAX +0.4%
• Francis CAC -0.2%
• UK’s FTSE 100 +0.3%
• Spain’s IBEX +0.5%
• Italy’s FTSE MIB +0.3%

The DAX has been impressive since the early-August rout.

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