European equities edge higher as easing crude overshadow yield spikes

European equities snapped back on Friday, recovering from a near one-week low in the prior session as a 1% drop in crude oil prices offered relief to energy-intensive sectors and rate-sensitive growth stocks. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.7%, positioning the benchmark to wrap up the week with a modest 0.15% gain. If the ...