European equity close: Mostly softer

Closing changes in Europe:

Stoxx 600 -0.2%German DAX -0.2%France CAC -0.2%UK FTSE 100 -0.1%Spain IBEX -0.7%Italy’s FTSE MIB +0.4%

The DAX is going to need a push to get to new highs.

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