The softer UK inflation print was the major driver in European equity markets this week, still the 3% weekly gain for the FTSE 100 only returned it to mid-June levels.

Closing changes for the day:

  • Stoxx 600 +0.3%
  • German DAX -0.2%
  • FTSE 100 +0.2%
  • French CAC +0.6%
  • Italy MIB +0.2%
  • Spain IBEX +0.4%

For the week:

  • Stoxx 600 1.0%
  • German DAX +0.4%
  • FTSE 100 +3.0%
  • Italy MIB +0.7%
  • Spain IBEX +1.3%
FTSE 100 weekly chart