On Tuesday, European stock markets ended on a high note. This uptick was spurred by unexpectedly strong German consumer confidence. Such positive data helped the Frankfurt DAX index reach another record high. Corporate developments also played a key role. In Madrid, Repsol saw its shares rise after announcing a renewable fuels venture with Bunge in […]
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