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European Stocks Open Higher in Brussels

European stock indices opened much higher today. Rising automotive and chemical company shares drove this growth.

Tracking the Major Indices

The European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.2 percent. It sits just below its February record high.

The German DAX index climbed by 0.6 percent today. It successfully reached an impressive 25,350.51 points.

The French CAC 40 index jumped by 0.5 percent. It hit 8,214.86 points during morning trading.

Leading Sectors

Car company shares led the massive European market gains. The automotive sector rose 1.6 percent in early trading.

The chemicals sector index also climbed over one percent.

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Author: Amita Kalsi   

 

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