At the end of today’s trading, European stock markets hit a new record close amid optimism that the United States will not raise global tariffs as President Donald Trump has threatened, following earnings season.
In terms of economic indicators, euro zone inflation slowed to 1.7% in the second reading in January from 2% in December last year, while Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2025 after stabilizing unchanged in the third quarter.
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Britain’s FTSE 100 index rose 1.18% to 10,806 points, its highest closing price on record. Germany’s DAX index also rose 0.76% to 25,175 points, while France’s CAC40 index also rose 0.47% to 8,559 points.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.69% to 633 points, marking a record close as most major stock exchanges performed well.
The London Stock Exchange was supported by HSBC shares, which rose 7.95% to 13.94 pounds, after Europe’s biggest bank said it had cut costs by $1.5 billion in the first half of the year, six months ahead of its target date.
European stock markets closed at a new record at the close of trading today as investors watch earnings season with growing optimism that the United States will not raise global tariffs as President Donald Trump has threatened.
In terms of economic indicators, euro zone inflation slowed to 1.7% in the second reading in January, from 2% in December, while Germany’s GDP was flat in the third quarter but rose by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2025.
good performance
Britain’s FTSE 100 index rose 1.18% to 10,806 points, a record close, Germany’s DAX index rose 0.76% to 25,175 points, and France’s CAC40 index rose 0.47% to 8,559 points.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index rose 0.69% to 633 points, hitting a new high as most major stock exchanges performed well.
The London Stock Exchange received support from HSBC shares, which rose 7.95% to 13.94 pounds after Europe’s biggest bank said it would cut costs by $1.5 billion in the first half of this year, six months ahead of its target deadline.
