Doha: European stock markets closed higher on Wednesday despite a rise in oil prices, as investors awaited earnings reports from several major companies across the region. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index gained 0.6%, while Germany's DAX rose 0.65%.

According to Qatar News Agency, Britain's FTSE 100 climbed 1.24%, and France's CAC 40 advanced 0.89%. Investors appeared to be optimistic about the upcoming earnings reports, which led to positive momentum in the markets despite the potential economic impact of increasing oil prices.