European stocks close higher

European stocks closed higher across the board on Tuesday, driven by strength in the technology sector after global semiconductor firm STMicroelectronics raised its earnings outlook.

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index rose 0.33 percent to 10,373.51 points. France's CAC 40 index gained 0.77 percent to finish at 8,209.09 points. Germany's DAX index advanced 0.48 percent to end the session at 25,124.17 points.

European stocks close higher

International gold and silver prices both advanced on Tuesday.

On the New York Mercantile Exchange, gold futures for August delivery rose 0.30 percent to settle at 4,519.90 U.S. dollars per ounce, while silver futures for July delivery gained 0.40 percent to close at 75.556 dollars per ounce.

Gold, silver futures rise on Tuesday