Most European Stocks Rise on Fed Outlook for U.S. Economy

Most European stocks advanced as the Federal Reserve said the U.S. economy is growing and the European Central Bank and Bank of England kept their benchmark interest rates on hold.

Aggreko Plc jumped the most in more than four years after the world’s largest provider of mobile power supplies reported increased profit and raised its dividend. Carrefour SA rallied to a 19-month high after France’s biggest retailer posted a smaller-than-estimated decline in earnings. Aviva Plc plunged the most since 2009 after the U.K. insurer cut its dividend.