European stock markets close higher except UK

By Ovunc Kutlu

ANKARA (AA) - European stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, except for in the UK.

London's FTSE 100 index fell 6.4 points, or 0.08%, to end the day at 7,567.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose slightly 0.06 points, or 0.01%, to close at 465.34.

Germany's DAX 30 climbed 35 points, or 0.24%, to finish at 15,242. France's CAC 40 added 19 points, or 0.27%, to 7,028 points.

Spain's IBEX 35 was the best performer of the day, jumping 116 points, or 1.36%, to finish at 8,674.

Italy's FTSE MIB gained 82 points, or 0.31%, to end at 26,411 points.