European markets struggle to keep on positive momentum

European stocks closed a little higher on Tuesday as it grappling to continue on positive momentum seen at the end of last week.

The pan-European STOXX600 index ended the day up 0.2 percent, with basic resources adding 3.4 percent to lead gains while health care slid 0.6 percent.

Moreover, U.S. stocks end 0.36 percent, higher at 7536.06, up 70.15 points or 0.94 percent over the last three trading days.

Noteworthy, the European markets have opened slightly higher on Tuesday morning.