European equity close: The FTSE 100 likes the idea of lower rates

<p>Good news is bad news for the moment but you can't sustain a rally on bad news for long; or at least until rate cuts are near.</p><p>Closing changes today:</p><ul><li>Stoxx 600 +0.4%</li><li>German DAX +0.2%</li><li>FTSE 100 +0.7%</li><li>French CAC +0.1%</li><li>Italy MIB +0.3%</li><li>Spain IBEX +0.05%</li></ul>

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