Closing changes for the day:

  • Stoxx 600 +0.4%
  • German DAX flat
  • France CAC +0.5%
  • UK FTSE 100 +0.8%
  • Spain IBEX +0.9%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB +0.6%

It's been a good week in Europe despite the turmoil in the US.

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