European stocks finished up Wednesday, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index growing 0.50% to 485.24. The FTSE 100 index added 0.75% to 7,568.40, the French CAC 40.
German stocks rose in early trade on Wednesday, extending gains after finishing at a record amid signs that interest rates will fall in both Europe and the U.S.
European stocks finished lower Tuesday, with the Stoxx Europe 600 index falling 0.30% to 457.04. The French CAC 40 index fell 0.21% to 7,250.13, the FTSE 100.