Bullish
Euro STOXX 50 rises 1% to 6,492, led by auto and luxury sectors.
The Euro STOXX 50 gained 1% to close at 6,492, driven by strong performances in the automotive and luxury goods sectors. Notable gains were seen in major automakers and luxury brands, bolstered by positive Chinese economic data and expectations of an ECB rate hike.
Key points
- Automakers Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW surged between 3% and 4%, benefiting from higher industrial profits in China and market assessments of U.S. tariffs on Mexico and Canada.
- Luxury brands LVMH, Hermes, and Ferrari rose over 2%, supported by strong Chinese economic data.
- European banks, including BNP Paribas, UniCredit, and BBVA, saw gains of 1.5% to 2%, following Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's hawkish comments and expectations of an ECB rate hike.
- The Euro STOXX 50 reached its highest level in nearly two weeks, closing at 6,492.
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