European Stocks Close Higher as Oil Prices Fall Sharply
European markets ended Monday higher, supported by lower oil prices and easing bond yields. Rising precious metals prices lifted mining stocks, while rating upgrades also contributed.
BRUSSELS/FRANKFURT/PARIS (dpa-AFX) - European markets closed on a firm note on Monday as a drop in oil prices and softening bond yields helped underpin sentiment. Higher precious metals prices lifted mining stocks, and some rating upgrades contributed as well to the move up north.Oil prices fell sh…