The main European stock index rose higher, with Germany's DAX30 index up 0.51%, Britain's FTSE 100 index up 0.24%, France's CAC40 index up 0.50% and the European Stoxx 50 index up 0.60%.

The main European stock index rose higher, with Germany's DAX30 index up 0.51%, Britain's FTSE 100 index up 0.24%, France's CAC40 index up 0.50% and the European Stoxx 50 index up 0.60%.