European Stocks Jump Most in Three Months on U.S. Manufacturing

European stocks rallied by the most in more than three months after reports showed growth in U.S. and Chinese manufacturing accelerated and Vivendi SA raised its earnings forecasts.

Mining companies Xstrata Plc and Antofagasta Plc advanced more than 6 percent as copper climbed to a four-month high. Vivendi, owner of the world’s largest record company, jumped 5 percent. Vinci SA, the world’s biggest builder, surged 4.8 percent as earnings topped estimates.