In initial deals, London's benchmark FTSE 100 index of major blue-chip companies rose around 0.2 percent to stand at 7,448.01 points.

In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX 30 index added about 0.1 percent to 12,026.74 points while the Paris CAC 40 nudged marginally higher to reach 5,510.72 compared with Monday's closing level.