European markets closed in the green on Friday, posting collective gains, with the FTSE 100 index in London reaching record levels amid the continued decline in government bond yields.
The Stoxx 600 European index rose by 0.69%, with nearly all sectors and major stock exchanges in the region advancing. The mining sector led the gains, rising by 1.66% following reports of talks between Glencore and Rio Tinto regarding the potential largest merger in the industry.