Stock indexes rose
On Tuesday, February 4, the stocks of major European countriesturned lower. It is reported by Bloomberg.
British Stock Exchange Index (FTSE 100) rose by 1.55%;
French Stock Index (CAC 40) grew by 1.71%;
The German stock index (DAX) rose 1.54%;
Italy's stock index (FTSE MIB) was higher by 2.28%.
Spain's key stock index (IBEX) rose by 1.94%;
European stocks pushed higher, as investors awaited the European Central Bank's upcoming policy statement. Governing Council announced yesterday the future direction of its monetary policy. Market players were eyeing the ECB meeting amid speculation that the bank may tighten monetary policy in order to stave off deflation and shore up the fragile recovery in the region. However, the European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged.
