Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:28:28 GMT
European shares advance after China rate reduction
European equities rose on Thursday after China unexpectedly announced it reduced its benchmark borrowing costs by 25bp. Stoxx 600 Europe gained 1.1%, British FTSE 100 added 1.2% and German DAX improved by 0.8%. French CAC 40 index climbed 0.4% and IBEX 35 advanced 0.3% after Spain successfully sold 10-year bonds..