European stock markets traded modestly higher on Friday, supported by gains in healthcare stocks, even as rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept investor sentiment cautious, Reuters said.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.2% to 659.59 points in early trading and remained on track to post its fourth consecutive weekly gain. Investors continued to balance strong corporate earnings with growing concerns over energy prices and geopolitical developments.
