German DAX index climbed on Thursday lifted as ECB decided to keep its benchmark rate unchanged and Spain successfully auctioned bonds. Index was supported with positive news from US as data showed jobless claims fell more than expected last week. BMW AG rallied 2.72% after German car maker reported its EBIT jumped 19% in 1st quarter. HeidelbergCement tumbled 2.8% after cement maker reported 1st quarter operating profit that failed to meet analyst expectations citing higher costs associated with cold winter. At the moment of writing DAX is 0.74% or 49.8 points up at 6,761.45.