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European shares rise as banks rebound ahead of company results
European stock markets rose as investors looked ahead to a new round of company earnings.
The Stoxx Europe 600 index gained 0.6%, and Milan's main index rose 0.58%.
Banks led the gains after losing 8% over the previous two weeks.
Some investors took profits in technology and telecom shares.
The wider European index is still struggling to return to its August record, with bond-market selling, higher oil prices and concerns about France's public finances weighing on it.
The coming quarterly results will help shape investors' expectations, but no specific company results or market outlook were given.
European shares rose as investors anticipated a new season of strong company earnings.
The Stoxx Europe 600 gained 0.6%, with banks outperforming after losing 8% in the previous two weeks.
Madrid led the major markets, rising 1.2%, while Milan gained 0.58%.
Telecommunications and technology shares faced some profit-taking.
Bond-market selling, higher oil prices and concerns about France’s public finances continued to weigh on the European benchmark.
- Who
- European stock markets, with banks leading the gains.
- What
- Shares rose ahead of company results, and banks rebounded after recent losses.
- When
- 12 October 2026.
- Where
- European markets, including Milan, Madrid, Paris, Frankfurt and London.
- Why
- Expectations of a new season of exceptional earnings supported the rise.
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- Stoxx Europe 600
- Up 0.6%
- Banking sector
- Rebounded after losing 8% in the previous two weeks
- Madrid
- Up 1.2%, the strongest gain among the listed markets
- Milan
- Up 0.58%
- Date
- 12 October 2026
What people are saying
the risk/reward ratio is interesting again
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