Doha: European stocks registered a slight increase on Thursday, as investors awaited the European Central Bank's (ECB) decision on interest rates, along with US inflation data expected to be released later today. The pan-European Stoxx 600 index rose by 0.1 percent to reach 553.03 points, with the personal and household goods sector leading the gains, up by 0.5 percent.

According to Qatar News Agency, in corporate news, Kering's stock climbed by 1.5 percent, while Covestro's share price jumped by 6.3 percent.