MSCI: European equity indices outpace Asian peers in September

Beating MSCI benchmark during the month

The German and French stockmarkets outperformed their Asian counterparts in September, according to the latest statistics from MSCI.

According to MSCI's latest monthly index performance report, Germany delivered strong returns during September, rising 5.6% compared to the MSCI All Country World index (ACWI) benchmark's 2% return. The strong return came despite some the Federal Election reigniting concerns over the rise of populism in Europe, with the nationalist Alternative for Germany (AfD) party shocking the country by winning 12.6%, although Angela Merkel came out in the lead overall for the fourth time in a row. France came second, returning 4.3%, while the UK index rose 3.3%, despite ongoing concerns about the...