Europe closes mixed as oil, metals and autos lead, FTSE slips while DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 edge higher
Executive summary: European markets finished mixed, with the DAX and Euro Stoxx 50 posting modest gains while the FTSE 100 and CAC 40 ended lower. The biggest moves were in commodities, where silver, platinum, natural gas and Brent crude surged, helping lift parts of the broader risk complex and supporting auto shares. Currency moves also showed a softer dollar backdrop, with the euro and pound firmer against the US currency. [Continue Reading]
