European Stocks Close Thursday near Month-High

European stocks closed Thursday higher, supported by positive sentiments regarding economic recovery as markets across the continent continue to reopen and data from the US showing a surge in new jobs during June.

The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 increased by 1.89% to settle at 368.03 points, its highest closing level since June 10.

The main index of the London Stock Exchange (LSE), FTSE100, expanded by 1.34%.

French benchmark index CAC40 surged by 2.5%, while the German DAX index increased by 2.84%.