European markets live updates: U.S. inflation data, stocks and news

European markets close higher on U.S. inflation data; Neste shares fall 14% This is CNBC's live blog covering European markets. European markets closed higher on Wednesday as global investors digested a cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation print. European markets The pan-European Stoxx 600 index provisionally ended 0.6% higher, with most sectors and major bourses in positive territory. Utilities stocks led the gains, up 1.7%, while oil and gas stocks fell 0.9%. Shares of Dutch bank ABN Amro fell 6% despite reporting a …