European markets close higher on strong regional PMI data

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2026-02-02

Brussels/Frankfurt/Paris (dpa-AFX) - European markets closed on a positive note on Monday, riding on data showing an improvement in the manufacturing activity in the major economies of the region in the month of January. Slightly easing concerns about US-Iran friction after US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of agreeing a deal with Iran helped as well in lifting sentiment. Investors looked ahead to the European Central Bank's monetary......

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