European shares tick higher as bank stocks lead gains
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(Reuters) - European shares edged higher in quiet trading on Monday, with bank stocks leading the gains, as Sino-U.S. trade optimism and strong Chinese economic data eased some worries over the global economy.By 0932 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.1 percent, hovering near eight-month highs. The banks-heavy Italian and Spanish indices led the gains.Mark Taylor, sales trader at Mirabaud Global Thematic Group in London, said banking stocks could be rising due to "U.S. and German..