Strong U.S. jobs numbers, trade optimism bolster European shares
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(Reuters) - European shares closed higher on Friday, extending gains after impressive U.S. jobs data bolstered sentiment buoyed by positive statements from Washington regarding trade talks with China.The pan-European STOXX 600 index finished up 1.2%, helping erase nearly all of a tumultuous week's losses. Stocks swung wildly this week on conflicting statements and reports regarding the progress of U.S.-China trade negotiations, as well as some weak economic indicators from Europe. Data on..