European markets delivered a mixed performance on September 28, 2026, with the FTSE 100 leading modest gains while MSCI Europe and the EURO STOXX 50 edged lower. European currencies, meanwhile, moved higher, with both the British pound and euro posting gains.

The FTSE 100 rose 0.32% to 10,729.75, recording the strongest gain among the major European equity benchmarks. The Euronext 100 Index followed with a 0.14% increase to 1,898.06, while the CAC 40 advanced 0.11% to 8,086.87.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Remain Mixed

The DAX edged 0.02% higher to 25,414.76, while the EURO STOXX 50 slipped 0.01% to 6,302.32. MSCI Europe was the weakest major equity indicator, declining 0.16% to 2,768.80.

The narrow movements across several benchmarks indicate a relatively restrained session. The FTSE 100 posted the largest equity gain, while the DAX was nearly unchanged. At the same time, the EURO STOXX 50 and MSCI Europe ended slightly lower.

The mixed performance followed the broadly positive equity session on September 25, when all major European equity benchmarks in the supplied data recorded gains.

European Currencies Strengthen

Currency markets moved higher during the session. The British Pound Index gained 0.22% to 132.46, while the Euro Index advanced 0.12% to 113.91.

The pound recovered from its September 25 level of 132.17, while the Euro Index moved above 113.77. Both currencies therefore strengthened even as European equity markets produced mixed results.

Outlook

European markets began the new week with a mixed performance. The FTSE 100 led the equity gains, while the Euronext 100 and CAC 40 also advanced. The DAX was virtually unchanged, while the EURO STOXX 50 and MSCI Europe edged lower. European currencies moved in the opposite direction, with both the pound and euro strengthening. The next sessions will show whether the modest equity movements develop into a broader directional trend.