Doha: European stock markets saw a positive start to the day trading session.

According to Qatar News Agency, the pan-European Stoxx 600 index opened 0.1 percent higher, reaching 553.85 points. This upward trend was mirrored across several major indices in the region. Germany’s DAX index rose by 0.21 percent, reaching 24,037.30 points, while the UK’s FTSE 100 index gained 0.23 percent, standing at 8,873.42 points. Meanwhile, France’s CAC 40 index climbed 0.20 percent, reaching 7,819.76 points.

European automakers emerged as some of the top performers in the market, with their stocks rising by 0.5 percent. On the other hand, retail companies faced challenges, with a decline of 2.4 percent in their share prices, indicating a varied performance across different sectors within the European markets.