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By Ankika Biswas
(Reuters) -European shares bounced back on Thursday, boosted by healthcare and energy stocks, with adamant investors assessing a slew of economic data for any signs that the European Central Bank could loosen monetary policy sooner than expected this year.
The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.4% by 0917 GMT, after falling for two straight days and touching a three-week low in the previous session.
Sentiment was also boosted by data showing China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in five months.
“There is a lot of risk appetite left for European equities and this rebound we’re…
