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European stocks close higher

Jul 04, 2026

New York [US], July 4: European stock indexes closed higher on Friday, driven by the release of relatively positive economic data in the Eurozone.
Germany's DAX 30 ended up 255.17 points, or 1.00%, at 25,801.57.
The UK's FTSE 100 rose 24.78 points, or 0.23%, to 10,677.65, while France's CAC 40 gained 33.21 points, or 0.39%, to 8,508.07.
The Euro Stoxx 50 added 56.09 points, or 0.88%, to 6,416.56. Spain's IBEX 35 increased 173.97 points, or 0.88%, to 19,845.77, and Italy's FTSE MIB climbed 389.32 points, or 0.74%, to 52,817.50.
Source: Emirates News Agency

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