European stock markets closed in positive territory on Friday, extending a week of modest gains despite notably light trading volumes.
The subdued activity was driven by the closure of US markets for the Independence Day holiday, which typically dampens cross-Atlantic liquidity and limits the breadth of price discovery in European equities.
43% as investors digested the week's developments ahead of the weekend.
The German DAX led the regional advance, rising 0.78% to close the session.
The gain was supported by strength in the energy sector, with E.ON shares contributing to the index's upward momentum.
In Belgium, the Bel20 index also posted a solid finish, climbing 0.43% as investors digested the week's developments ahead of the weekend.
The market's cautious optimism follows a volatile period earlier in the week.