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Focus: Europe Daily Market Insights

Market Close: Mon, 15 December 2025

European markets advanced modestly today, with the Stoxx 600 rising 0.7% amid strength in financials and utilities kicking off a key week for central bank decisions and economic data releases.

There is optimism around upcoming central bank meetings, including the European Central Bank's final policy decision (expected to hold rates steady) and potential signals on future easing. Recent comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde indicate a likely upward revisions to growth forecasts.

There are also expectations of possible rate cuts from the Bank of England.

As volatility eases with the VSTOXX down 3.6%, we focus on emerging reversal points for the week ahead.

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Market Movements

European benchmarks showed gains today, with the FTSE 100 leading at +1.1%, followed by the Stoxx 600 (+0.7%) and CAC 40 (+0.7%). The DAX rose 0.2%, while the Euro Stoxx 50 advanced 0.6%. Volatility eased as the VSTOXX declined 3.6%.

Top Gainers (1-Day)

WORLDLINE (WLN:XPAR) +9.6%
TUI AG (TUI1:FRAA) +8.0%
THYSSENKRUPP AG (TKA:XETR) +4.6%

Top Losers (1-Day)

GN STORE NORD (GN:XCSE) -3.9%
ARGENX SE (ARGX:XBRU) -3.9%
DSV A/S (DSV:XCSE) -3.9%

Top Sector Gainers (1-Day)*

Financials +1.4%
Utilities +0.8%
Consumer Staples +0.8%

* equal-weighted

Financials and utilities led today’s gains across the Stoxx 600.

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