European markets moved broadly higher on September 30, 2026, with all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data posting gains. The session marked another positive performance for European equities, led by MSCI Europe and the FTSE 100.

MSCI Europe rose 0.75% to 2,775.48, recording the largest gain among the major equity benchmarks. The FTSE 100 followed with a 0.73% increase to 10,714.75, while the DAX advanced 0.65% to 25,565.38.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Move Higher

The EURO STOXX 50 gained 0.55% to 6,355.14, while the Euronext 100 Index increased 0.41% to 1,905.49. The CAC 40 posted a more modest gain of 0.19%, ending at 8,051.11.

The latest session continued the positive direction established on September 29, when all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data also advanced. The MSCI Europe, FTSE 100 and DAX recorded the strongest gains, while the CAC 40 posted the smallest increase.

The broad-based equity gains also left the major indexes above their September 29 closing levels, with the DAX moving further above 25,500 and the EURO STOXX 50 above 6,350.

European Currencies Weaken

Currency markets moved in the opposite direction from equities. The Euro Index declined 0.25% to 113.40, while the British Pound Index fell 0.20% to 132.29.

Both currencies extended their declines from the previous session. The Euro Index fell from 113.69, while the British Pound Index moved down from 132.56.

The divergence between European equities and currencies remained clear, with stocks posting broad gains while both major currency indexes weakened.

Outlook

European markets ended September 30 with another broadly positive equity session. MSCI Europe and the FTSE 100 recorded gains of more than 0.70%, while the DAX and EURO STOXX 50 also advanced strongly. The Euronext 100 and CAC 40 posted smaller increases. Meanwhile, the euro and pound continued to weaken. The latest figures provide a positive close for European equities at the end of September, while currency markets remained under pressure.