DAX: 6147.87 (+53.85)
In Frankfurt, the DAX 30-share index hit a record trading high of 6,167.51 before losing ground. The DAX 30-share ended trade at a new closing peak of 6,147.87, up 0.88 per cent. The dollar remaining under 1.79 deutschmarks also robbed the market of further incentive.
CAC-40; 4,388.48 (+30.35)
Paris stocks extended their recent rally to close at a fresh record, which followed on the heels of a new intra-day high.
The CAC-40 was up by 0.7 per cent. On the week, the index was up 3.1 per cent.
Mibtel: 25,722 (+441)
The Milan bourse ended close to session and all-time highs yesterday, lifted by strong gains on Wall Street.