Economy Politics Local 2026-02-25T13:26:17+00:00

European Stocks Rise as Trade Eases Fears

European stocks hit an all-time high Wednesday, boosted by the financial sector. The implementation of lower U.S. tariffs eased investor fears.


European Stocks Rise as Trade Eases Fears

Wednesday saw notable activity in corporate earnings announcements, with companies such as Iberdrola, E.ON, Dia, Bayer, Ferrovial, Heidelberg Materials, Italian Post, Fresenius, Novo Nordisk, and Telefónica reporting their profits. European stocks rose to an unprecedented level on Wednesday, boosted by a rebound in the financial sector after a bank... European stocks rose on Wednesday, easing market concerns following the implementation of a comprehensive 10% tariff imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, instead of the higher 15% rate he had threatened. The Stoxx 600 Europe index rose by 0.5% immediately after opening, the UK's FTSE 100 increased by 0.8%, while Germany's DAX and France's CAC 40 each added about 0.3%.