European markets closed higher Thursday, hours after the European Central Bank announced a 75 basis point interest rate rise.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 ended the day up 0.5%, with banking and financial services stocks leading the gains, up 2.3% and 1.2%, respectively. Retail stocks led losses, closing down 1.5%.
Markets in Asia-Pacific were mixed following Wall Street's solid rebound rally overnight in the best day since Aug. 10 for all three averages.
U.S. markets were higher in mid-morning trade. Investors will also be closely watching U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech Thursday as markets brace themselves for another 75 basis-point hike later this month.