🇪🇺 European Markets Close Higher Despite Mixed Economic Signals 📈

European stocks ended the day on a positive note, with investors digesting a mixed bag of economic news. UK GDP growth met expectations, rising 0.2% in August, while anticipation builds for further fiscal stimulus from China.

Here's a look at the closing numbers:

* STOXX 600: +0.30%

* FTSE 100: +0.20%

* DAX 30: +0.87%

* CAC 40: +0.48%

* FTSE MIB: +0.68%

* IBEX 35: +0.55%

🛢️ Oil Prices Retreat but Post Weekly Gains 🛢️

Oil prices dipped on Friday but still managed to close the week higher. The market remains on edge as it awaits Israel's response to Iran, a development that could further escalate tensions and drive oil prices higher.

* WTI: -0.38%

* Brent: -0.45%

🌎 Global Market Roundup 🌎

* 🇧🇷 Ibovespa: -0.28%

* 🇺🇸 S&P 500: +0.61%

* 🇺🇸 Nasdaq: +0.33%

* 🇺🇸 Dow Jones: +0.97%

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