India, April 28 -- European stocks closed higher on Monday, and the U.K. market recorded its longest winning streak in over five years, moving up for the eleventh consecutive session, as investors focused on upcoming earnings announcements and some crucial European and U.S. economic data.
Hopes of a de-escalation in U.S.-China trade friction too contribute to the positive mood in the market.
The pan European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.53%. The U.K.'s FTSE 100 edged up 0.02%, Germany's DAX crept up 0.13% and France's CAC 40 gained 0.5%. Switzerland's SMI closed stronger by 0.72%.
Among other markets in Europe, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Russia and Spain closed higher.
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