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.

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.