London:European stock markets experienced an upward trend on Monday, with the STOXX Europe 600 increasing by 0.65 percent, marking its second consecutive session of gains.

According to Qatar News Agency, Spain's IBEX was the standout performer among regional markets, recording a rise of 1.33 percent. The STOXX banking index also showed strength, gaining 1.5 percent.

Other major indices registered positive movements as well. France's CAC 40 advanced by 0.38 percent, Germany's DAX saw a gain of 0.76 percent, the UK's FTSE 100 increased by 0.99 percent, and Italy's FTSE MIB rose by 0.58 percent.