European stocks closed higher on Thursday, extending the positive momentum from the week as markets assessed the latest earnings results and how European businesses will be impacted by policy pivots from US President Trump. The Eurozone’s STOXX 50 advanced by 0.3% to close at 5,220, its highest since early 2,000, and the pan-European STOXX 600 jumped 0.5% to close at a record-high 530. The US President reiterated previous pledges of lower taxes, tariffs, and higher energy output, but refrained from confirming earlier threats of trade barriers against the EU. Banks led the gains in the Eurozone, with Santander, UniCredit, BBVA, and ING adding over 2%. Industrial giants also jumped, with Safran soaring over 2% following strong results from GE in the US. On the other hand, ASML tanked over 4% on the underwhelming results from SK Hynix during the Asian session and the Dutch Prime Minister’s note that Trump is likely to pressure the Netherlands to restrict exports to China.
The main stock market index In the Euro Area (EU50) increased 331 points or 6.77% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Historically, the Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) reached an all time high of 5522.42 in March of 2000. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on January 24 of 2025.
The main stock market index In the Euro Area (EU50) increased 331 points or 6.77% since the beginning of 2025, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. The Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) is expected to trade at 5155.65 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5028.28 in 12 months time.