European exchanges close with gains

By Ovunc Kutlu

ISTANBUL (AA) - European stock exchanges closed Monday with gains.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European markets in 17 countries, was up 3.14 points, or 0.61%, to 514.59.

The UK’s FTSE 100 increased 45 points, or 0.55%, to end the session at almost 8,357.

Germany’s DAX added 99 points, or 0.54%, to end at 18,421. France’s CAC 40 rose 52 points, or 0.7%, to 7,502.

Italy’s FTSE MIB, meanwhile, increased 225 points, or 0.68%, to 33,266.

Spain’s IBEX 35 was the best performer of the day, rising 152 points, or 1.4%, to 11,102 at the closing bell.