Surge in Volkswagen shares helps drive market

Optimism for further central bank stimulus sent European stocks to a three-month high, fuelled by gains in carmakers amid a weak euro.

The Stoxx Europe 600 Index rose 0.9% at the close of trading in London.

The euro trading near its weakest level since April boosted exporters, sending Volkswagen higher for a 10th day, its longest streak in five years.