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Stock indices traded higher as tensions over Ukraine eased. The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers met in Berlin on Sunday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said no progress had been made towards a ceasefire, but all issues related to Russian humanitarian convoy had been resolved. Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said there was some progress made.

Eurozone's trade surplus dropped to 13.8 billion euros in June from a surplus of 15.2 billion euros in May, missing expectations for a decline to 14.9 billion euros. May's figure was revised down from a surplus of 15.3 billion euros.

United Internet AG shares increased 3.7% after buying a 10.7% stake in Rocket Internet AG.

Indexes on the close:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,741.25 +52.17 +0.78%

DAX 9,245.33 +152.73 +1.68%

CAC 40 4,230.65 +56.29 +1.35%

U.S. stock futures advanced as diplomats from Ukraine and Russia discussed a possible truce and Kurdish forces made progress against militants in Iraq.

Global markets:

Nikkei 15,322.6 +4.26 +0.03%

Hang Seng 24,955.46 +0.52 0.00%

Shanghai Composite 2,239.47 +12.73 +0.57%

FTSE 6,737.73 +48.65 +0.73%

CAC 4,224.88 +50.52 +1.21%

DAX 9,220.27 +127.67 +1.40%

Crude oil $96.58 (-0.89%)

Gold $1297.40 (-1.32%)

(company / ticker / price / change, % / volume)

Upgrades:

Hewlett-Packard (HPQ) upgraded to Buy at Monness Crespi & Hardt

Downgrades:

Other:

General Electric (GE) reinstated with an Outperform at Credit Suisse, target $30

Stock indices traded higher as tensions over Ukraine eased. The Russian and Ukrainian foreign ministers met in Berlin on Sunday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said no progress had been made towards a ceasefire. Germany's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said there was some progress made.

Eurozone's trade surplus dropped to 13.8 billion euros in June from a surplus of 15.2 billion euros in May, missing expectations for a decline to 14.9 billion euros. May's figure was revised down from a surplus of 15.3 billion euros.

United Internet AG shares increased 4% after buying a 10.7% stake in Rocket Internet AG.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,736.22 +47.14 +0.70%

DAX 9,218.71 +126.11 +1.39%

CAC 40 4,217.64 +43.28 +1.04%

Asian stock indices closed slightly higher. Tensions over the crisis in Ukraine weighed on markets. The Ukrainian government said on Friday its troops attacked a military convoy that entered the country from Russia.

Investors were also focused on corporate earnings and China's new home prices.

New home prices in China declined in 64 of the 70 cities last month from June.

Nintendo Co. shares rose 4%.

Lenovo Group Ltd. shares climbed 1%.

Indexes on the close:

Nikkei 225 15,322.6 +4.26 +0.03%

Hang Seng 24,955.46 +0.52 0.00%

Shanghai Composite 2,239.47 +12.73 +0.57%