European stocks closed mixed as investors awaited U.S. inflation data and assessed earnings reports. The Stoxx 600 rose 0.13%, with Germany’s DAX up 0.82% while the UK’s FTSE 100 and France’s CAC 40 fell. Several European markets closed weak, with notable gains in the UK market for Compass Group and Rolls-Royce Holdings. In Germany, Sartorius surged 7.7% and SAP gained 7.15%. Porsche and Daimler Truck Holding ended lower. In France, Safran climbed 2.3% while Edenred tanked over 13%. Euro area consumer confidence strengthened in July, with the index rising to -13.0.

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