Major stock markets outside the United States ended on Friday.
World No 2 truckmaker Volvo surged 16 percent despite posting an operating loss in the fourth quarter amid slowing orders, as investors were relieved the company was still able to generate cash in the quarter. The FTSEurofirst 300 index of top European shares closed 2 percent higher at 826.37 points, posting a gain for the week of 3.7 percent.
The All Gold index closed at 2,500.51 points, up 56.25 or 2.30 percent, losing 132.85 points during the week, while the Industrial index closed at 16,414.45 points, up 564.16 or 3.56 percent. Over the last seven days the index gained 337.1 points.