European Stocks Tick Up as Oil Weakness Brightens Market Mood; PMI Readings Awaited
European equities moved higher, led by aerospace and defence names, after crude oil retreated following news of resumed pipeline operations in the Gulf. The STOXX 600 climbed 0.4% while investors awaited S&P Global's flash September purchasing managers' index for the euro zone. Individual movers included KWS, which fell after reporting weaker sales…