Brussels, October 12 (QNA) - European stock markets closed higher on Monday, with the STOXX Europe 600 rising 0.65 percent for its second consecutive session of gains.

Spain's IBEX led regional markets, climbing 1.33 percent, while the STOXX banking index gained 1.5 percent.

Other major indices also advanced: France's CAC 40 rose 0.38 percent, Germany's DAX gained 0.76 percent, the UK's FTSE 100 increased 0.99 percent, and Italy's FTSE MIB climbed 0.58 percent. (QNA)