European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.81% at 6,103, Dax 40 +0.48% at 24,916, FTSE 100 +0.27% at 10,360, CAC 40 +1.15% at 8,244, FTSE MIB +0.27% at 50,174, IBEX 35 +0.55% at 18,276, PSI -0.88% at 8,920, SMI +0.93% at 13,341, AEX +0.27% at 1,047.
Newsquawk Staff ·
European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +0.81% at 6,103, Dax 40 +0.48% at 24,916, FTSE 100 +0.27% at 10,360, CAC 40 +1.15% at 8,244, FTSE MIB +0.27% at 50,174, IBEX 35 +0.55% at 18,276, PSI -0.88% at 8,920, SMI +0.93% at 13,341, AEX +0.27% at 1,047.
- Newsquawk European Market Wrap - 21st October 2026
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