Frankfurt Dax: 2511.78 (+2.07)
The German share market closed higher yesterday with the strong dollar, bund prices and a higher open on Wall Street lending support to a generally quiet market.
Paris CAC-40: 2074.74 (+2.22)
French shares finished the session with scant gains, after clawing back the day's losses, induced by a scare over domestic inflationary pressures. Traders said volume was fairly subdued.
Milan Mibtel: 9799 (+118)
Italian shares rallied strongly yesterday at the end of a strong advance throughout the week, buoyed by the sharp rise in US treasury bonds and a focus on stock fundamentals rather than fretting about the general election.