Shares of basic resources companies led the gains on the Stoxx 600 index, rising 1.04%, while silver and gold remained stable. The European Stoxx 600 index rose 0.08% to 589.69 points, hovering near all-time highs. Movements in major regional markets were also weak on Tuesday, with the Financial Times index in London rising 0.1%, while French stocks fell 0.1%. European stocks saw little change on Tuesday after hitting a record high in the previous session, as investors remained cautious in the final week of the year. As 2025 draws to a close, the index is poised for strong gains on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
