European stock markets close higher except for Germany

ANKARA

European stock markets mostly closed with gains on Wednesday, except for the German exchange.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose 0.13 point, or 0.03%, to finish at 456.78 points.

London's FTSE 100 added 4.14 points, or 0.05%, to 7,580.

Germany's DAX 30 was the only index finishing at negative territory, down 48 points, or 0.34%, to end the day at 14,076.

France's CAC 40 increased 4.73 points, or 0.07%, to close at 6,542.

Italy's FTSE MIB was the best performer of the day, rising almost 55 points, or 0.22%, to 24,722.

Spain's IBEX 35 added 39.8 points, or 0.46%, to end the day at 8,617.