Closing changes for the main bourses:

  • German DAX +0.3%
  • French CAC +0.1%
  • UK FTSE +0.1%
  • Italy MIB +0.1%
  • Spain IBEX +0.1%

On the week:

  • German DAX +1.6%
  • French CAC +1.1%
  • UK FTSE +1.1%
  • Italy MIB +1.8%
  • Spain IBEX +0.8%

The euro and pound also gained against the dollar on the week so the gains were compounded.

The DAX hit the best levels since February before fading late.

A rally above that February high would be a green light.