Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:24:04 GMT
European shares rise as Euro block flash PMI touches 26-month high
European stocks inched up following positive flash manufacturing and services report from Europe, while Chinese manufacturing recovered to touch the highest level in four months. The European Euro Stoxx 50 increased 1.20% to 2,807.74. The flash manufacturing PMI index in the Euro zone rose from 50.3 in July to 51.3 in August.