European equity close: A stumble into the April finishline leading to monthly declines

Closing changes on the day:

• Stoxx 600 -0.6%
• German DAX –1.0%
• UK FTSE 100 flat
• French CAC –1.0%
• Italy MIB –1.5%
• Spain IBEX -2.2%

European stocks closed near the lows a sentiment deteriorated late. Shares prices fell on the month but are still up 5-12% year-to-date.

Closing changes on the month (big UK outperformance for a change):

• Stoxx 600 -1.6%
• German DAX -3.0%
• UK FTSE 100 +2.4
• French CAC –2.7%
• Italy MIB –3.1%
• Spain IBEX -2.0%

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