European indexes were gaining, recovering ground after Wednesday's session ended mostly lower.
Health care and consumer stocks strengthened Thursday, helping to offset weakness weighing on the technology
sector.
Approaching midday, the FTSE 100, the CAC 40, the DAX and the pan-European Stoxx 600 index were in positive territory.
The moves come as investors have the chance to scrutinize employment data from both sides of the Atlantic today. Jobs reports for the European Union and the U.S. are expected.
