European Stocks Score Third Consecutive Weekly Rise

European stocks finished nearly unchanged on Friday, ending their best week since mid-March, and maintaining an upward trend for the third consecutive week.

The STOXX Europe 600 index gained 0.01 points to finish at 469.97 points, a new record high.

The pan-European index added 8.23 points or 1.78% for the week in its highest weekly gain since the week ending March 12, and it is up for the year by 17.78%.

The French CAC 40 index finished the week higher by 3.09%, while the German DAX added 1.40%, and the UK’s FTSE100 leveled up by 1.29%.