Europe's main stock markets rebounded slightly Friday after heavy losses the previous session, as traders assess the risk of recession this year.

London's benchmark FTSE 100 index grew 0.4 percent to 7,780.39 points.

In the eurozone, Frankfurt's DAX index climbed 0.4 percent to 14,979.62 points and the Paris CAC 40 won 0.6 percent to 6,989.89.