European Stocks Close On Firm Note Amid Slightly Easing U.S.-China Trade Tensions

European stocks closed higher on Monday, led by gains in defense stocks amid concerns about Israel - Hamas spat over Gaza ceasefire violation, and U.S. President Donald Trump's comments that there is not any great prospect of peace in Ukraine.Expectations of improved trade relations between China and the U.S. contributed as well to the positive mood in the .Financials stocks found some support as concerns about the of U.S. banking sector eased a bit. Investors also reacted to a slew of corporate news. US P ...