European stocks close higher as regional PMIs support sentiment
European equities closed higher Thursday as regional PMI data looked fairly encouraging and precious metals prices stayed firm. Bond yields and oil prices stabilised, though Middle East tensions continued to weigh on sentiment.
BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - European stocks closed on a positive note on Thursday thanks to fairly encouraging regional PMI data and firm precious metals prices.
Bond yields and oil prices stabilised even as worries about Middle East tensions continued to weigh on sentiment.The pan Europea…