FTSE 100 Holds Firm While DAX Takes a Hit on European Risk Appetite

The European markets showed a divergence in risk appetite on September 8, with the FTSE 100 opening effectively flat while the DAX slipped 0.35% at the bell.

This marks the first visible split in European risk appetite this week, with London's calm leaving UK large caps stronger than their continental peers at the open.

The Bank of England's interest rate remains at 3.75%, a figure that is likely influencing investor sentiment.

The FTSE 100 has yet to reclaim ground lost over the past several sessions, holding its range in the 14,600s.