European stock markets close higher on Tuesday

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European stock markets closed higher on Tuesday.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, rose 3.86 points, or 0.85%, to close at 458.65 points.

London's FTSE 100 gained 34 points, or 0.46%, to finish at 7,476.

Germany's DAX 30 added 146 points, or 1.02%, to end the day at 14,473, while France's CAC 40 was up 77 points, or 1.16%, to 6,659.

Italy's FTSE MIB increased 239 points, or 0.98%, to close at 24,533.

Spain's IBEX 35 was the best performer of the day, soaring 98 points, or 1.17%, to 8,487.