European equity close: Stocks hang onto gains after a strong start

<p>Closing changes:</p><ul><li>Stoxx 600 +0.4%</li><li>German DAX +0.4%</li><li>UK FTSE 100 +0.3%</li><li>French CAC +0.5%</li><li>Italy MIB +1.0%</li><li>Spain IBEX +0.8%</li></ul><p>European stocks had a great start but faded somewhat. We might have to wait for the ECB to get a directional move.</p>

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