The Stoxx 50 edged up 0.2% on Friday, while the Stoxx 600 rose 0.6%, putting both indexes on track for a weekly gain of about 1.8%, or a fifth straight week of gains. Investors continued to weigh the prospects for a de-escalation in the trade war. Health care, telecoms and oil and gas sectors led gains on Friday, while technology stocks lagged. Meanwhile, traders digested a new round of corporate earnings reports. Luxury goods group Richemont reported a better-than-expected 7% increase in first-quarter revenue, sending its shares soaring about 4%. Swiss Re also reported strong results, with a 16% increase in quarterly profit.