Improving China data spurs mild gains in Europe as trade nerves persist
(WorldNews China)

European shares closed slightly higher on Monday as growth-sensitive cyclical stocks got a boost from improving economic data out of China, but renewed U.S.-China tensions hit technology shares. With trading volumes dwindling as traders leave for summer holidays, the broader European STOXX 600 index held to tight ranges, ending the session 0.3% higher. The benchmark saw trading volume down to nearly 75% of its...