European equity close: Weak start, good finish

<p>Closing changes:</p><ul><li>STOXX 600 +0.3%</li><li>German DAX, +0.7%</li><li>France CAC +0.3%</li><li>UK FTSE 100 flat</li><li>Spain's IBEX +0.4%</li><li>Italy's FTSE MIB +0.4%</li></ul><p>The DAX closed at the highs of the day and up a healthy 0.7% after falling by the same margin earlier. The turn is one piece of evidence that the August highs are now support.</p>

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