Stock indexes turned higher
On Wednesday, April 16 stocks of major European countries rose. It is reported by Bloomberg.
British Stock Exchange Index (FTSE 100) rose by 0.65%;
French Stock Index (CAC 40) increased by 1.39%;
The German stock index (DAX) was higher by 1.57%;
Italy's stock index (FTSE MIB) was higher by 3.44%;
Spain's key stock index (IBEX) rose by 1.63%;
European stocks remained higher on Wednesday, as an upbeat economic growth report from China continued to support market sentiment. Data showed that China’s gross domestic product expanded at an annual rate of 7.4% in the first three months of 2014, slightly ahead of expectations for growth of 7.3%.