European stocks rose on Friday as encouraging economic data kept investors cautiously optimistic despite rising inflation worries. DUBLINThe Iseq climbed 1.5 per cent in line with the positive trend in Europe, with several of its key stocks ending the week on an upbeat note. Ryanair advanced 2.8 per cent to €16.50 as London-listed EasyJet and International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) also rose. Two other stocks in the travel and leisure sector , Dalata Hotel Group and ferry operator Irish Continental Group, also had a good day. EUROPEThe pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.6 per cent, capping the week with a small gain.

Source: The Irish Times May 21, 2021 18:07 UTC