European Markets Close On Firm Note As Soft Inflation Data Lifts Sentiment

European stocks closed on a firm note on Wednesday, reacting to some encouraging earnings updates and economic data from the region, and on expectations of more monetary easing by a few central banks. Easing geopolitical tensions contributed as well to the positive mood in the .Soft inflation data from both France and the UK helped. Investors also reacted to reports of a leadership change at the European Central Bank. A Financial Times report said Christine Lagarde plans to leave the European Central Bank ...