European shares close at record high on US inflation data, trade hopes
European stock markets reached a new peak on Friday. This surge was fueled by lower than anticipated U.S. inflation figures. Hopes for reduced trade friction between the U.S. and China also contributed to the positive sentiment. Investors reacted to a series of company earnings reports. The continent-wide STOXX 600 index saw an increase. Major regional indexes also ended higher.
European stock markets reached a new peak on Friday. This surge was fueled by lower than anticipated U.S. inflation figures. Hopes for reduced trade friction between the U.S. and China also contributed to the positive sentiment. Investors reacted to a series of company earnings reports. The continent-wide STOXX 600 index saw an increase. Major regional indexes also ended higher.
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