European stocks close: Quiet end but better week

Closing changes on major European stock exchanges:

• STOXX 600 -0.6%
• German DAX -0.35%
• UK FTSE 100 Index -0.4%
• French CAC -0.4%
• Italy MIB -0.9%
• Spain IBEX -1.0%

In the week:

• STOXX 600 +0.9%
• German DAX +1.1%
• UK FTSE 100 +1.6%
• French CAC +1.8%
• Italy MIB +2.1%
• Spain IBEX +0.5%

These are some good weekly numbers but come after being exposed to political concerns.

This article was written by Adam Paton at www.forexlive.com.