European stocks edged higher, aided by gains for consumer-related shares, while UK blue-chips got a lift from Bank of England governor Mark Carney’s comments on interest rates, MarketWatch reports.
The Stoxx Europe 600 was up 0.2% at 392.66, modestly building on gains logged Monday that left the index at its highest since June 5. Consumer services and consumer goods shares led the advancers Tuesday, while basic material and oil and gas shares sagged.
