European stocks rally on data showing slowing growth in coronavirus spread

European stock markets made a strong start to the week as investors eye a slowing in the rate of coronavirus infections in some worst-hit countries. The Stoxx Europe 600 SXXP, 2.986% , which fell 0.6% last week, advanced 3.5%. The German DAX DAX, 4.127% surged 3.9%, and big gains also were seen for the French CAC 40 PX1, 3.536% and U.K. FTSE 100 UKX, 2.337% .