ISTANBUL

European stock markets closed Monday with gains.

The STOXX Europe 600, which includes around 90% of the market capitalization of the European market in 17 countries, was up 2.37 points, or 0.52%, to 454.49.

The UK's FTSE 100 increased 14 points, or 0.18%, to end the session at 7,784.

Germany's DAX 30 added 69 points, or 0.46%, to 15,102.

France's CAC 40 was the best performer of the day by soaring 36 points, or 0.52%, to close at 7,032.

Italy's FTSE MIB posted a 45-point, or 0.18%, gain to finish at 25,821. Spain's IBEX 35 rose 25 points, or 0.29%, to end the day at 8,944.