European stock markets close in positive territory

By Tuba Sahin

ANKARA (AA) - European stock markets closed higher on Tuesday, with Germany leading the region.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, increased 4.04 points, or 0.84%, to close at 483.08.

London's FTSE 100 added 46.1 points, or 0.62%, to end at 7,491.

Germany's DAX 30 was the best performer of the day, rising 173.54 points, or 1.10%, to close at 15,942.

France's CAC 40 increased 67.6 points, or 0.95%, to 7,183. Italy's FTSE MIB 30 added 181.8 points, or 0.66%, to close at 27,535.

Spain's IBEX 35 increased 49 points, or 0.56%, to finish at 8,756.