EUROPEAN CLOSES: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.42% at 5,579, Dax 40 +0.96% at 22,595, FTSE 100 -0.15% at 9,903, CAC 40 +0.79% at 7,726, FTSE MIB +0.91% at 43,230, IBEX 35 +1.04% at 16,888, PSI +0.25% at 8,779, SMI +0.61% at 12,411, AEX +0.53% at 967

The European markets closed with mixed results, highlighted by a strong performance in the Euro Stoxx 50 and major indices like the DAX and CAC 40, suggesting robust regional sentiment. In contrast, the FTSE 100 lagged slightly, reflecting potential local concerns or sector-specific issues. Overall, this setup indicates a divergence within European equity performance that could have implications for investor sentiment heading into the US session.