European stock markets close mixed

By Ovunc Kutlu

ANKARA (AA) - European stock exchanges closed mixed on Tuesday with Russia's ongoing war on Ukraine.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, fell 2.12 points, or 0.51%, to close at 415.01.

Germany's DAX 30 lost 3.14 points to end the day at 12,831, while France's CAC 40 was down 19 points, or 0.32%, to 5,962.

London's FTSE 100, on the other hand, increased 4.63 points, or 0.07%, to finish at 6,964.

Italy's FTSE MIB rose 177 points, or 0.8%, to close at 22,338.

Spain's IBEX 35 was the best performer of the day, rising 138 points, or 1.82%, to 7,783.