European equity close: Italy and Spain lead the gains on the day. Modest monthly gain
The S&P 500 has just climbed into positive territory and set a new intraday record high. We're not just 70 points from 5000. Meanwhile, Europe continues to chug along with the third straight month of gains.On the day:Stoxx 600 +0.4%German DAX +0.2%UK FTSE 100 +0.5%French CAC +0.5%Italy MIB +1.3%Spain IBEX +1.5%On the month:Stoxx 600 +1.4%German DAX +1.3%UK FTSE 100 -0.8%French CAC +1.3%Italy MIB +0.9%Spain IBEX -0.6% This article was written by Adam Button at www.forexlive.com.
The S&P 500 has just climbed into positive territory and set a new intraday record high. We're not just 70 points from 5000. Meanwhile, Europe continues to chug along with the third straight month of gains.
On the day:
- Stoxx 600 +0.4%
- German DAX +0.2%
- UK FTSE 100 +0.5%
- French CAC +0.5%
- Italy MIB +1.3%
- Spain IBEX +1.5%
On the month:
- Stoxx 600 +1.4%
- German DAX +1.3%
- UK FTSE 100 -0.8%
- French CAC +1.3%
- Italy MIB +0.9%
- Spain IBEX -0.6%