European Stocks Climb Most in a Month on Optimism of Greek Deal
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European stocks rose the most in a month, snapping a six-day losing streak, amid investor optimism about a Greek debt deal.
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index climbed 1.8 percent to 390.78 at the close. Shares extended gains after people familiar with Germany’s position said it may be satisfied with Greece committing to at least one economic reform sought by creditors to open the door to bailout funds. Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras aims to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande on the sidelines of a summit in Brussels.