The major European indices are ending the session with solid gains. The UK, France, the German indices all rose over 2%. Italy lagged but was still solidly higher.

A look at the provisional closes shows:

  • German DAX, +2.1%
  • France's CAC, +2.5%
  • UK's FTSE 100,, +2.6%
  • Spain's Ibex +1.7%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB, +2.0%

For the trading week:

  • German DAX, +2.57%
  • France's CAC, +1.6%
  • UK's FTSE 100, +0.5%
  • Spain's Ibex +0.27%