Yesterday, on September 3rd, European stock indexes rose due to the promises of the Central Bank to increase stabilization measures if economic condition gets worse. The shares of mining companies have become the leaders of growth. The shares of world-known mining company BHP Billiton have risen by 1 percent at London exchange, Rio Tinto – by 2.2 percent, Anglo American Plc – by 1.3 percent.
The shares of oil and gas companies have similarly risen, namely, BG Group Plc has gained 0.9 percent, Royal Dutch Shell Plc – 1.1 percent.
Independent index of the largest enterprises of the region Stoxx Europe 600 has risen by 0.8 percent, having amounted to 268.47 points. British FTSE 100 has added 0.82 percent, French CAC 40 – 1.19 percent, German DAX – 0.63 percent.
The chart below reflects the current state of affairs with British index FTSE 100:
