European stocks closed on a strong note on Friday despite lingering concerns about Middle East tensions, as some upbeat earnings updates and preliminary PMI data from the region helped lift sentiment. Weak oil prices contributed as well to the positive mood in the markets.
The pan European Stoxx 600 climbed 0.82%. The UK’s FTSE 100 ended 0.91% up, Germany’s DAX moved up 1.36% and France’s CAC 40 closed with a gain of 0.88%, while Switzerland’s SMI settled 0.79% up.
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Market Analysis
European Stocks Close On Firm Note
2026-07-24 17:50:59
