European Stocks Register Modest Gains

European stocks closed Thursday on modest gains, after data showed a rise in industrial producers’ prices as well as unemployment rate in the continent.

The continental index, STOXX Europe 600, finished higher by 0.15%, or 0.54%, at 361.63 points.

The UK’s FTSE100 increased by 0.23%, while the French CAC40 added 0.43%.

Meanwhile, the German DAX closed lower by 0.23%.