European shares edge up as auto, chemical stocks rise; Mideast talks eyed

Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 ‌index edged higher on Wednesday and was just a hand's reach away from an all-time high as auto and ​chemical stocks gained, while investors kept a wary ​eye on escalating tensions in the Middle ⁠East.

May 27, 2026 - 12:00
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European shares edge up as auto, chemical stocks rise; Mideast talks eyed
Europe's benchmark STOXX 600 ‌index edged higher on Wednesday and was just a hand's reach away from an all-time high as auto and ​chemical stocks gained, while investors kept a wary ​eye on escalating tensions in the Middle ⁠East.

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