European stock markets close higher except Italy

European markets closed higher on Thursday, except Borsa Italiana ending in negative territory.

 

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose 2.03, or 0.42%, to close at 481.72.

 

London’s FTSE 100 added 24 points, or 0.33%, to end the day at 7,310, while Germany’s DAX 30 gained 39 points, or 0.25%, to finish at 15,917.

 

France’s CAC 40 increased 33 points, or 0.48%, to 7,075.

 

Spain’s IBEX 35 was the best performer of the day by adding 48 points, or 0.56%, to close at 8,840.

 

Italy’s FTSE MIB 30 was the only index finishing in negative territory by falling 10 points, or 0.04%, to end the day at 27,098.

 

Source: Anadolu Agency