Europe Markets: European stocks log modest gains as the quarter kicks off, boosted by China data

Upbeat China data gave European stocks a boost at the start of the third quarter on Wednesday, with German equities in the lead, but gains were muted elsewhere as investors waited for U.S. jobs data.

Upbeat China data gave European stocks a boost at the start of the third quarter on Wednesday, with German equities in the lead, but gains were muted elsewhere as investors waited for U.S. jobs data.