European stock markets power to strong gains: Looks like a breakout in the DAX

Closing changes on the day:

Stoxx 600 +0.8%German DAX +1.0%France CAC +1.2%UK FTSE 100 +0.8%Spain IBEX +1.1%Italy’s FTSE MIB +1.1%

European stock markets finished at the best levels of the day as strong bids have lifted equities globally.

This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.