European stock markets close higher on supportive economic expectations
Istanbul, October 22 (Hibya) - European stock markets ended the trading day in positive territory, supported by buying activity throughout the session and strong corporate data. Gains recorded across almost all major indices in the region indicated that investor interest in European equities remained intact.
Germany's DAX index, representing the region's industrial powerhouse, rose 1.35 percent to close at 25,645.04 points. The Euro Stoxx 50 index, which includes major companies from the eurozone, gained 1.50 percent, while France's CAC 40 index advanced 1.06 percent and Spain's IBEX 35 index increased 1.21 percent.
The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index ended the day with a more modest gain of 0.19 percent at 10,752.88 points. Meanwhile, the RTSI and MOEX Russia indices, representing Russian stock markets, recorded no price changes and closed the session flat.
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