European equity close: DAX underperforms after hot inflation data

<p>It was generally the second day of gains but the DAX underperformed after today's hot inflation data:</p><ul><li>Stoxx 600 +0.3%</li><li>UK FTSE 100 -0.4%</li><li>German DAX -0.1%</li><li>French CAC +0.4%</li><li>Italy MIB +1.0%</li><li>Spain IBEX +0.3%</li></ul>

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