European markets close higher, extending gains

ANKARA

European stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, extending their gains from the previous session.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose 4.37 points, or 0.92%, to 478.36 after gaining 1.42% on Tuesday.

London's FTSE 100 added 44 points, or 0.61%, to end at 7,341 after rising 1.38% in the previous session. Germany's DAX 30 rose 146 points, or 0.95%, to close at 15,593 after increasing 1.36% the previous day.

France's CAC 40 was the best performer of the day, increasing 86 points, or 1.24%, to 7,051. It rose 1.38% during previous session.

Italy's FTSE MIB 30 added 174 points, or 0.66%, to close at 26,827. It soared 1.82% on Tuesday.

Spain's IBEX 35 increased 71 points, or 0.85%, to finish at 8,459 after jumping 1.76% in the last session.