Stock indices traded higher as investors focussed on corporate earnings.

Investors are awaiting the Fed' interest rate decision on Wednesday. They expect that the Fed will end its bond-buying program. Investors are awaiting new signs for further monetary policy in the U.S. The slowdown of the global growth and recent weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data could lead that the Fed will keep its low interest rate for a longer period.

Sanofi shares dropped 8.3% after the company reported that sales of its diabetes products may not grow next year due to price competition.

Standard Chartered Plc shares fell 8.2% after reporting a 16% decline in third-quarter profit before taxes.

UBS AG shares rose 3.6% despite the weaker-than-estimated third-quarter profit.

Current figures:

Name Price Change Change %

FTSE 100 6,398.96 +35.50 +0.56%

DAX 9,039.04 +136.43 +1.53%

CAC 40 4,117.83 +21.09 +0.51%