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European equities traded largely unchanged on Monday, with strength in technology shares helping to counter investor caution over the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
By 08:00 GMT, the pan-European STOXX 600 index remained flat at 636.43 points, as technology stocks led sector gains with a 1.4% advance. The sector continues to benefit from the global artificial intelligence investment boom, positioning it for its strongest quarterly performance on the STOXX 600.
European technology companies have also outperformed their U.S. counterparts in recent months, as concerns over debt-funded spending have weighed on sentiment toward technology stocks on Wall Street and across Asian markets.
Meanwhile, oil prices edged 0.2% higher to around $72 per barrel as investors monitored shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz following an interim ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The two countries exchanged strikes over the weekend before agreeing to suspend hostilities and resume diplomatic discussions, easing immediate concerns over disruptions to global energy supplies.
The improving geopolitical backdrop has encouraged a more optimistic outlook among market strategists. J.P. Morgan recently became the latest brokerage to raise its year-end target for European equities, reflecting growing confidence in the region’s market prospects.
Investors are also turning their attention to the European Central Bank’s annual Sintra conference, where remarks from ECB President Christine Lagarde and Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh are expected to provide further insight into the outlook for monetary policy and the global economy.
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