Closing changes:
- Stoxx 600 +1.5%
- UK FTSE 100 +1.6%
- German DAX +1.3%
- French CAC +2.0%
- Italy MIB +2.0%
- Spain IBEX +1.7%
On the week:
- Stoxx 600 +0.2%
- UK FTSE 100 -0.2%
- German DAX +0.5%
- French CAC -0.6%
- Italy MIB +1.3%
- Spain IBEX +1.4%
The turn of the calendar prompted a swift turn in market sentiment, helped along by Fed officials indicating they will skip a hike at the June meeting.