European stocks mostly higher awaiting Greece deal

European stock markets mostly climbed on Monday awaiting the latest Greek bailout agreement, but London wilted as more poor Chinese data hit heavyweight miners. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped 0.77 percent to stand at 6,666.59 points approaching midday in the capital. In foreign exchange, the euro dipped to $1.0960 from $1.0962 late on Friday in New York.