Stock indexes turned higher
On Thursday, April 3 stocks of major European countries rose. It is reported by Bloomberg.
British Stock Exchange Index (FTSE 100) fell by 0.15%;
French Stock Index (CAC 40) increased by 0.42%;
The German stock index (DAX) was higher by 0.06%;
Italy's stock index (FTSE MIB) increased by 1.38%;
Spain's key stock index (IBEX) rose by 1.42%;
European stocks were mostly higher on Thursday, after positive euro zone retail sales data. In addition, the head of the ECB, Mario Draghi, during a monthly report announced his decision not to raise interest rates. However, the head of the financial regulator said he was ready to stimulate the economy, if the situation in the EU worsens.