European shares rebound despite China slide

London (AFP) – European stock markets rebounded strongly Thursday, shrugging off a Chinese share slide, as investors looked ahead to a key meeting of finance ministers to discuss strains in the global economy.
London’s benchmark FTSE 100 index led the way, rising 2.6 percent to stand at 6,018.7 points mid-afternoon while in the eurozone Frankfurt’s DAX 30 and the Paris CAC 40 both advanced 2.2 percent.
“European bourses are taking their lead from the late rally (Wednesday