The main indices of the leading stock markets in Europe closed their first post-Easter trading session positively, putting aside fears that the clouds over the world economy have not yet dissipated, reported CBS, quoted by BTA.

London's FTSE 100 rose 44.16 points, or 0.57 percent, to 7,785.72.

In Frankfurt am Main, the DAX added 57.28 points, or 0.37 percent, to 15,655.17.

The Paris CAC 40 added 65.53 points, or 0.89%, to 7,390.28 points.

The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.6 percent, with most bourses and sectors in the green.

Mining stocks led the gains, adding 3.6 percent, with Rio Tinto up 5 percent, despite signs that the U.S. and Chinese economies are not in booming health.

Automobile companies added 1.8 percent and construction companies - 1.6 percent.

Shares of food companies fell in today's trade, although only by 0.3 percent.

European stock markets opened mixed amid renewed investor uncertainty