Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:20:41 GMT
European stocks rally on Monday
European markets closed higher on Monday as Greeks and private creditors continued to discuss debt swap and investors were hoping that both parties will reach an agreement about debt write down at around 70%. Stoxx 600 index added 0.5% to 257.01, Greek ASE composite rocketed 5.1% to 744.26 and French CAC 40 index gained 0.5%, finishing at 3,388.42. Meanwhile the