European stocks extend rally at open

European stocks extend rally at open
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Summary The region's equities had also swept higher as investors snapped up bargain shares.

LONDON (AFP) - Europe s main stock markets rebounded further on Thursday, mirroring gains elsewhere, as investors welcomed improving Chinese economic data.

London s benchmark FTSE 100 index jumped 1.22 percent to 6,135.56 points and the Paris CAC 40 leapt 1.41 percent to 4,518.03 compared with Wednesday s close.

Frankfurt s DAX 30 won almost 1.0 percent to 9,757.04 points, with scandal-hit carmaker Volkswagen adding 3.12 percent to 100.80 euros.

The region s equities had also swept higher Wednesday as investors snapped up bargain shares and eyed hopes of more eurozone stimulus, after recent heavy falls sparked by global growth worries. 

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