European stocks rise after Trump unilaterally extends jobless benefits
European stocks rose on Monday, buoyed by a move from U.S. President Donald Trump to unilaterally extend jobless benefits in the worlds top economy.Oil giants BP
BP,
+3.55%
,
Royal Dutch Shell
RDSA,
+2.56%
and Total
FP,
+2.10%
were among the early gainers.
The U.K. FTSE 100,
UKX,
+1.06%
French CAC 40
PX1,
+0.90%
and German DAX
DAX,
+0.54%
advanced.
U.S. stock futures
ES00,
+0.24%
also rose.
The moves came as President Donald Trump signed four execut…