Headline: Europe Rallies as FTSE 100 and Ibex 35 Close at New Highs
European equities finished sharply higher, with risk appetite lifting major benchmarks across the region. London’s FTSE 100 and Spain’s Ibex 35 ended at new closing highs, while Italy’s FTSE MIB logged its strongest finish since 2007. Broad gains across continental markets underscored improving sentiment ahead of fresh U.S. Treasury supply.
At the close, Germany’s DAX advanced 1.65% and France’s CAC 40 gained 1.32%. The FTSE 100 rose 1.08% to 9,787.14, eclipsing its prior record close of 9,777.07. Spain’s Ibex 35 added 1.77% to 16,182.50, moving above its previous high close of 16,150.10. Italy’s FTSE MIB climbed 2.28%, marking its highest close since May 2007.
The positive tone carried into U.S. trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 181 points (0.39%) at 47,170, the S&P 500 rose 1.15% to 6,806.20, and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.87% to 23,434. Small caps also advanced, with the Russell 2000 up 1.11% to 2,459.81. In fixed income, the U.S. Treasury is set to auction $58 billion in 3-year notes at 1 p.m. ET. The U.S. bond market will be closed tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day, while U.S. equities will remain open.
Key Points: – European stocks closed broadly higher; risk sentiment improved across the region. – FTSE 100 +1.08% to 9,787.14, setting a new record closing high. – Ibex 35 +1.77% to 16,182.50, also a new record close. – DAX +1.65%, CAC 40 +1.32%; FTSE MIB +2.28%, its highest close since May 2007. – U.S. markets were higher: Dow +0.39%, S&P 500 +1.15%, Nasdaq +1.87%, Russell 2000 +1.11%. – U.S. Treasury to sell $58B in 3-year notes today; bond market closed tomorrow for Veterans Day, stocks open.
