European equity close: DAX pops the top

<p>European stocks were mixed today but the DAX broke out higher, generating some momentum. Still, the gains aren't on par with the strong day for the Nasdaq:</p><ul><li>Stoxx 600 -0.1%</li><li>German DAX +0.4%</li><li>FTSE 100 +0.1%</li><li>French CAC +0.4%</li><li>Italy MIB -0.1%</li><li>Spain IBEX -0.1%</li></ul><p>For the week:</p><ul><li>Stoxx 600 +1.3%</li><li>German DAX +1.9%</li><li>FTSE 100 +0.5%</li><li>CAC 40 +0.9%</li><li>Italy MIB +2.4%</li></ul><p>This breakout isn't on economic strength, I can tell you that:</p>

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