European markets close 2% higher; UK’s Johnson resigns as prime minister

European markets close 2% higher; UK’s Johnson resigns as prime minister

• Investors were digesting the latest Fed minutes, in which the central bank’s officials reiterated a tough stance against inflation.
• U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned on Thursday, after more than 50 resignations from his government in light of a string of scandals.

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