Europe: Stock markets climb at open

Published Wed, Mar 3, 2021 · 08:27 AM

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    [LONDON] European stock markets rose solidly at the start of trading on Wednesday following strong gains across Asia.

    London's benchmark FTSE 100 index was up 0.8 per cent to 6,665.75 points, ahead of Britain unveiling its annual budget at 1230 GMT.

    In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index added 0.7 per cent to 14,136.76 points and the Paris CAC 40 gained 0.6 per cent to 5,843.40.

    AFP

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