Muscat: European stocks ticked higher today as oil prices and bond yields eased, while investors remained cautious ahead of US labor market data. Among the major European markets, France's CAC 40 rose 0.01%, and Germany's DAX was up 0.09%.

According to Oman News Agency, the UK's FTSE 100 gained 0.07%, and Italy's FTSE MIB edged up 0.05%. Investors are keeping a close watch on the upcoming US labor market data, which could provide insights into future economic conditions and guide investment strategies.