Stock indexes turned higher
On Thursday, July 3, stocks of major European countries rose. It is reported by Bloomberg.
British Stock Exchange Index (FTSE 100) rose by 0.72%;
French Stock Index (CAC 40) grew by 1.02%;
The German stock index (DAX) rose by 1.19%;
Italy's stock index (FTSE MIB) was higher by 0.95%;
Spain's key stock index (IBEX) rose 0.67%;
European stocks rose despite the negative data on retail sales in the single currency zone. Market participants expect the ECB to publish reports on its monetary policy.