European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.50% at 5,768, Dax 40 +0.67% at 23,721, FTSE 100 +0.83% at 10,404, CAC 40 +0.49% at 7,974, FTSE MIB +1.22% at 44,888, IBEX 35 +0.92% at 17,247, PSI +0.50% at 9,175, SMI +0.50% at 12,959, AEX +0.50% at 1,013

European equity markets closed positively, with major indices like the Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX both up about 0.5%, indicating a robust investor sentiment as the session wrapped up. This broad-based uplift across various markets may signal confidence in regional economic stability, which could influence sentiment for upcoming US trading and align with expectations for a global economic recovery.