Stock movements
The European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.4 percent to end the week with gains of 0.9 percent at 459.98 points, with investors focusing on corporate profits and the possibility of lowering interest rates.
On a weekly basis, real estate stocks declined, while media and retail stocks were the best performers.
The chemicals sector led today’s gains, rising by 0.9 percent, as German BASF shares rose by 1.8 percent.
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