European markets moved higher on September 16, 2026, with all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data posting gains. The session marked a broad rebound following the sharp declines recorded across European equities on September 15.

The Euronext 100 Index led the advance, rising 0.52% to 1,886.77. The EURO STOXX 50 also gained 0.42% to 6,262.85, while the FTSE 100 advanced 0.37% to 10,697.28.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Move Higher

MSCI Europe increased 0.32% to 2,795.24, while the CAC 40 added 0.19% to 8,105.95. The DAX posted the smallest gain among the major equity benchmarks, rising 0.18% to 25,449.25.

The broad-based gains represented a clear reversal from the previous session, when every major equity benchmark in the supplied data declined by at least 0.72%. Despite the recovery, the latest index levels remained below those recorded before the recent selloff.

The Euronext 100 and EURO STOXX 50 recorded the strongest gains, while the French and German benchmarks posted more limited advances.

European Currencies Continue to Weaken

Currency markets moved lower despite the recovery in equities. The Euro Index declined 0.12% to 115.38, while the British Pound Index fell 0.19% to 134.76.

Both currencies extended their declines from the previous session. The Euro Index moved down from 115.51, while the British Pound Index fell from 135.01.

The divergence between equities and currencies was therefore notable, with European stocks rebounding while both major currency indexes weakened.

Outlook

European markets ended the session with a broad equity recovery after two consecutive sessions of significant declines. The Euronext 100 led the advance with a 0.52% gain, followed by the EURO STOXX 50 and FTSE 100. However, both the euro and pound continued to decline. Investors will be watching whether the equity rebound continues and whether the recent weakness in European currencies stabilizes.