MADRID (MarketWatch) -- European stock markets rose on Friday, led by Germany after data showed stabilizing consumer confidence in the euro zone's biggest economy. The Stoxx Europe 600 index jumped 1.1% to 6,385.44, led by a 1.1% rise for Total SA and a 1.4% gain for Banco Santander SA . The German DAX 30 index rose 1.2% to 6,390.59, with utility E.ON AG up over 2% after a broker upgrade. Industrial conglomerate Siemens AG rose over 2% as well. The French CAC 40 index rose 0.8% to 3,062.87 and the FTSE 100 index rose 0.5% to 5,375.71.
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