FTSE 100 Closes Up 1.6%, Outpacing the Continent

As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on October 15, 2026.

CLOSING BELL
Europe
  • 🇬🇧 FTSE 100+1.60%
  • 🇩🇪 DAX+0.67%
  • 🇫🇷 CAC 40+0.93%

London outpaced the continent by a wide margin, adding 226 points. UK exposure is doing the heavy lifting in European portfolios right now.

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The FTSE 100 closed 1.6% higher, well ahead of its continental peers on the same day.

The DAX and the CAC 40 both finished higher, but neither came close to London's margin.

The advance built steadily through the afternoon rather than arriving in one burst.

If you hold European equities, keep an eye on what is driving London's lead into the next session.

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