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.
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