European stocks push higher at open
London's benchmark FTSE 100 index rose 0.20 per cent to 6,848.36 compared with Tuesday's close.
LONDON (AFP) - European stock markets pushed higher at the start of trading on Wednesday, building on two days of gains on hopes of there finally being a deal over Greece s bailout.
Frankfurt s DAX 30 index gained 0.21 per cent to 11,566.35 points and the CAC 40 in Paris edged up 0.06 per cent to 5,060.58 points.
Outside the eurozone, London s benchmark FTSE 100 index rose 0.20 per cent to 6,848.36 compared with Tuesday s close.
