European equity close: French stocks lead a strong finish to the week | Forexlive

On the day:

• Stoxx 600 +0.7%
• German DAX +0.5%
• FTSE 100 +0.2%
• French CAC +1.5%
• Italy MIB +0.7%
• Spain IBEX +0.9%

On the week:

• Stoxx 600 +1.6%
• German DAX +0.45%
• FTSE 100 +1.1%
• French CAC +2.6%
• Spain IBEX +2.7%

This marks a reversal for French stocks after three weeks of losses.