European exchanges close with gains

ISTANBUL: European stock exchanges closed Monday with gains. The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European markets in 17 countries, was up 3.14 points, or 0.61%, to 514.59. The UK's FTSE 100 increased 45 points, or 0.55%, to end the session at almost 8,357. Germany's DAX added 99 points, or 0.54%, to end at 18,421. France's CAC 40 rose 52 points, or 0.7%, to 7,502. Italy's FTSE MIB, meanwhile, increased 225 points, or 0.68%, to 33,266. Spain's IBEX 35 was the best performer of the day, rising 152 points, or 1.4%, to 11,102 at the closing bell. Source: Anadolu Agency