European shares rose on Monday, echoing an upbeat mood in Asia as investors were optimistic that a series of stimulus from China will support its slowing economy, while drugmaker Novo Nordisk’s shares hit a fresh record high.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index (.STOXX) rose 0.6% by 0720 GMT, following a three-session losing run.
Miners (.SXPP) rose 1.3%, leading gains among European sectors, as iron ore futures rallied amid optimism over top steel producer China’s policy support for its struggling property sector.
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