European Stocks Close Higher
Brussels, March 30 (QNA) - European stock indices closed higher at the start of the week, with gains in utility and media stocks. However, analysts warned that any recovery could be temporary as the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.8 percent to 580 points, but the benchmark index has fallen 8.5 percent since the beginning of the month.
The FTSE 100 index extended its gains by 1.61 percent to 10,127.96 points, supported by mining and energy stocks.
Germany's DAX index rose 1.18 percent to 22,562.88 points.
France's CAC 40 index gained 0.92 percent, closing at 7,772.45 points. (QNA)
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