European stocks are rising and can finish in positive territory for the second month in a row. Investors continue to assess the chances of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve.

According CME Group fed futures point to a 33% probability of a hike in September and 61% in December.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, market participants are waiting for statements by Stanley Fischer, who is a "hawk" among the leaders of the US Central Bank.

The composite index of the largest companies in the region Stoxx Europe 600 rose during trading 0,6% - to 345.13 points.

Shares of mining companies become cheaper amid lower prices for metals and strengthening of the US dollar. Stock prices of Antofagasta Plc, Randgold Resources Ltd. and Glencore Plc fell more than 3% in London trading, Rio Tinto - 4%.

The market value of Bunzl Plc increased by 1.5% due to an increase in quarterly revenue and operating profit margin.

Shares of the German sporting goods manufacturer Adidas and Dutch retailer Ahold Delhaize rose by 0.6%. In an estimated by LBBW analysts, both companies can be included in the index of the largest enterprises in the euro zone, replacing Carrefour and Unicredit.

Shares of German Wirecard rose by 4.1% as Barclays raised their rating.

Thyssenkrupp AG shares rose 0.6% on reports that the German company signed a contract for the manufacture, supply, installation and maintenance of more than 500 elevators and escalators for Qatar Doha Metro.

At the moment:

FTSE 6850.42 12.37 0.18%

DAX 10653.02 108.58 1.03%

CAC 4466.45 42.20 0.95%