European markets moved broadly higher on September 23, 2026, with all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data posting gains. The session marked a reversal from the declines recorded on September 22, with the CAC 40 leading the advance.

The CAC 40 rose 0.48% to 8,194.16, while the FTSE 100 and Euronext 100 Index each gained 0.43%, reaching 10,754.32 and 1,909.40, respectively. The EURO STOXX 50 also advanced 0.39% to 6,349.60.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Recover

The gains were broad across the major European equity indexes, although the magnitude varied significantly. MSCI Europe edged 0.01% higher to 2,798.59, while the DAX gained 0.08% to 25,599.38.

The session followed a weaker performance on September 22, when all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data declined. The latest figures therefore show a broad recovery, led by the CAC 40, FTSE 100, Euronext 100 and EURO STOXX 50.

The relatively limited gains in the DAX and MSCI Europe contrasted with the stronger advances recorded by the French and UK benchmarks.

European Currencies Continue to Weaken

Currency markets moved in the opposite direction from equities. The British Pound Index declined 0.16% to 133.47, while the Euro Index fell 0.18% to 114.48.

Both currencies extended their recent weakness. The pound moved lower from 133.68, while the Euro Index declined from 114.68.

The divergence between European equities and currencies was therefore notable, with most major stock benchmarks advancing while both major European currency indexes weakened.

Outlook

European equities ended September 23 on a broadly positive note, with the CAC 40, FTSE 100, Euronext 100 and EURO STOXX 50 recording the strongest gains. MSCI Europe and the DAX posted only modest increases, while the euro and pound continued to decline. The next sessions will show whether the latest equity recovery can broaden across the region while currency weakness persists.