European markets moved broadly higher on September 21, 2026, with all major equity benchmarks in the supplied data posting gains. The session marked a clear recovery from the declines recorded on September 18, with the EURO STOXX 50 leading the advance.

The EURO STOXX 50 rose 0.91% to 6,293.06, recording the strongest gain among the major European equity benchmarks. MSCI Europe followed with a 0.79% increase to 2,793.16, while the DAX advanced 0.68% to 25,476.22.

Major European Equity Benchmarks Move Higher

The Euronext 100 Index gained 0.67% to 1,893.78, while the CAC 40 rose 0.59% to 8,112.61. The FTSE 100 also moved higher, increasing 0.41% to 10,702.58.

The broad-based gains represented a reversal from the previous session, when every major equity benchmark in the supplied data declined. The latest performance was led by the pan-European EURO STOXX 50 and MSCI Europe, while the FTSE 100 recorded the smallest increase among the major equity indexes.

European Currencies Strengthen

Currency markets also moved higher, although gains were more limited than those recorded across equities. The British Pound Index advanced 0.29% to 133.93, while the Euro Index edged 0.06% higher to 114.86.

The pound recovered from its September 18 level of 133.54, while the euro also moved slightly above its previous level of 114.78.

The simultaneous gains across both equity and currency markets resulted in a broadly positive session for the European indicators supplied.

Outlook

European markets began the week with a broad recovery, as all major equity benchmarks posted gains and both the euro and pound strengthened. The EURO STOXX 50 and MSCI Europe recorded the largest equity advances, while the FTSE 100 posted a more moderate increase. The latest session leaves investors watching whether the rebound can continue across the region’s major benchmarks.