European shares lifted to their highest rate in over a week as markets gleaned a sliver of hope that a deal between Greece and its international creditors is on the table.<br /><br /> Stocks in Germany, France Japan and London all showed increases as a debt deal may well be insight after months of uncertainty and name calling.<br /><br /> Greek debt crisis: Tsipras offer is welcomed as 'good basis for progress' http://t.co/oog50T4tFa— The Guardian (@guardian) June 22, 2015<br /> <br /><br /> Nick Kafkas is head of analysis of Merit Securities: “The expectations have slightly increased and that a deal or a mini-deal is likely, that is some form of an extension, the markets – considering they’ve dropped significantly – I think initially will react positively, but it is difficult to tell what the logical goal is.”<br /><br /> The latest proposals offered by the Greek government look to have impressed the Troika.<br /><br /> As the positive noises filtered through to Athens Greek stocks jumped 7.1 percent.
