European stock markets close with gains for 3rd straight day

Major European stock markets closed Thursday with gains for the third consecutive trading day.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was up 2.02 points, or 0.46%, at 440.84.

The UK’s FTSE 100 increased 1.36 points, or 0.02%, to close at 7,466.

Germany’s DAX 30 was the best performer of the day by soaring 111 points, or 0.78%, to finish at 14,539.

France’s CAC 40 added 28 points, or 0.42%, to close at 6,707. Spain’s IBEX 35 gained 56 points, or 0.68%, to 8,388.

Italy’s FTSE MIB increased 56 points, or 0.68%, to end the day at 8,388.

Source: Anadolu Agency