European stocks marched higher Tuesday, with German trade data exceeding expectations and as investors appeared back in the mood to take on more risk in the wake of France’s presidential election, MarketWatch reports.

The Stoxx Europe 600 index was up 0.4% at 395.67, with all but the utilities sector gaining ground. The pan-European benchmark shed 0.1% on Monday after rallying into the final round of France’s presidential race on Sunday. The index has been riding around its highest since August 2015.