European exchanges close Friday with gains

ISTANBUL

European stock exchanges closed with gains on Friday to finish the week in a high note.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of European markets in 17 countries, was up 4.57 points, or 0.88%, to close at 524.08.

The UK's FTSE 100 increased 29 points, or 0.36%, to end the day at 8,252. Germany’s DAX jumped 213 points, or 1.15%, to 18,748.

France's CAC 40 was the best performer of the day by soaring 97 points, or 1.27%, to finish at 7,724.

Italy's FTSE MIB, meanwhile, added 262 points, or 0.76%, to hit 34,580 by the closing bell.

Spain's IBEX 35 increased 80 points, or 0.72%, to end the day at 11,250.