European stock markets close Friday higher except for Spain

By Ovunc Kutlu

ANKARA (AA) – European stock exchanges closed higher on Friday, except for Spain.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was up by 2.11 points, or 0.51%, to finish the day at 417.12.

The UK’s FTSE 100 rose 7.16 points, or 0.1%, to close at 7,196.

Germany’s DAX 30 was the best performer of the day, soaring 172 points, or 1.34%, to reach 13,015.

France’s CAC 40 increased by 26 points, or 0.44%, to 6,033. Italy’s FTSE MIB jumped 216 points, or 1%, to end the day at 21,774.

Spain’s IBEX 35, on the other hand, declined 22 points, or 0.27%, to 8,100.