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 4.14 points, or 0.82%, to 510.70.

The UK’s FTSE 100 was the best performer of the day, rising 89 points, or 1.09%, to end the session at 8,270.

Germany’s DAX added 141 points, or 0.77%, to end at 18,443. France’s CAC 40 rose almost 73 points, or 0.99%, to 7,425.

Italy’s FTSE MIB, meanwhile, gained nearly 299 points, or 0.9%, to 33,590.

Spain’s IBEX 35 increased 99 points, or 0.89%, to 11,272 at the closing bell.