By John Meyer, consultant in financial affairs – Eurasia Business News, September 3, 2025. Article no. 1762
European stock markets mostly rose. The pan-European STOXX Europe 600 index gained about 0.4% to 0.6%, recovering from previous losses. Key markets showed positive movement: the FTSE 100 increased by 0.2%, France’s CAC 40 rose approximately 0.5%, and Germany’s DAX climbed about 0.4%.
Large-cap stocks such as SAP, LVMH, ASML Holding, and Hermès International led the gains. Meanwhile, some banks and insurers like Allianz and Swiss Life saw some declines.
The sectors that led the gains on the STOXX Europe 600 index are primarily the technology and healthcare sectors. The technology sector was the top-performing sector, rising about 1.3%, driven by strong performances from companies like SAP and ASML Holding. Healthcare stocks also contributed significantly to the gains, with major players like Roche Holdings and AstraZeneca showing solid increases.
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Markets were influenced by ongoing concerns over government bond stability in major economies and tariff uncertainty related to the US, but overall, the appetite for riskier assets improved on the day. The Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) rose by around 0.5% to 5318 points, up nearly 10% year-on-year. European investors also followed developments in corporate earnings and geopolitical factors that supported market confidence.
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