European equity close: The early glow fades

<p>European stock markets surged early in the day only to pare back gains following the ECB decision and in part due to a large gain in the euro.</p><ul><li>Stoxx 600 +0.8%</li><li>German DAX flat</li><li>UK FTSE 100 +1.2%</li><li>French CAC +0.6%</li><li>Italy MIB +0.2%</li><li>Spain IBEX +0.6%</li></ul>

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