European markets inched higher on Wednesday, tracking recent gains in U.S. markets that came on an apparent easing of trade-related tensions.
Where are the major benchmarks trading?
The Stoxx Europe 600 Index SXXP, -0.11% rose 0.3% to 386.69. Thus far this week, the pan-European index is up 0.8%, a gain that has pulled it closer to break-even territory for the year. Currently, it is down 0.6% for 2018.
The index is on track for its third gain in the past four sessions, and it is trading at its highest level since Aug. 10.
