European stocks open higher as tech and banks gain
European indexes rose at the open, retracing Friday’s losses. The Europe-wide Stoxx 600 was up 0.65%. London’s FTSE 100 gained 0.3% as Barclays rose 2%, with banks and technology higher; energy-sensitive stocks were supported by a fall in oil prices.
European stock indexes opened higher, recovering some of Friday's sharp losses. Banks and technology stocks advanced, while energy-sensitive shares were supported by lower oil prices. 65%. 3%, helped by a 2% gain for Barclays.