European markets moved broadly higher on September 29, 2026, with all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data posting gains. The EURO STOXX 50 led the advance, rising 0.58% to 6,337.55.

The Euronext 100 Index followed with a 0.43% gain to 1,905.43, while the FTSE 100 advanced 0.30% to 10,717.23. MSCI Europe also moved higher, gaining 0.20% to 2,768.34.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Post Gains

The DAX increased 0.19% to 25,422.05, while the CAC 40 edged 0.12% higher to 8,088.43. The gains were broad but relatively moderate outside the EURO STOXX 50 and Euronext 100.

The latest session represented a stronger equity performance than September 28, when the EURO STOXX 50 and MSCI Europe declined slightly. The broader European market therefore showed a more consistent upward movement in the latest session.

The EURO STOXX 50 recorded the largest gain among the major equity benchmarks, while the CAC 40 posted the smallest increase.

European Currencies Show Mixed Performance

Currency markets were mixed. The British Pound Index gained 0.07% to 132.56, while the Euro Index declined 0.20% to 113.69.

The pound therefore extended its modest gain from the previous session, while the euro reversed its September 28 increase of 0.12%. The contrasting currency movements stood apart from the broadly positive performance across European equities.

Outlook

European markets ended September 29 with gains across all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data. The EURO STOXX 50 and Euronext 100 recorded the strongest advances, while the FTSE 100, MSCI Europe, DAX and CAC 40 also moved higher. Currency performance remained mixed, with the pound gaining modestly and the euro declining. The next sessions will show whether the broad equity gains continue.