European markets close higher except for UK

By Ovunc Kutlu

ANKARA (AA) - European stock markets closed higher on Monday except for the UK exchange.

London's FTSE 100 decreased 10 points, or 0.14%, to finish the day at 7,473.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose 0.62 points, or 0.14%, to close at 454.17 points.

Germany's DAX 30 was the best performer of the day, adding 111 points, or 0.78%, to close at 14,417.

France's CAC 40 was up 35 points, or 0.54%, to 6,589, while Italy's FTSE MIB increased 153 points, or 0.63%, to 24,712.

Spain's IBEX 35 rose 35 points, or 0.42%, to finish at 8,365.