European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.22% at 5,955, Dax 40 +1.28% at 24,876, FTSE 100 +0.12% at 10,150, CAC 40 +0.99% at 8,149, FTSE MIB +1.36% at 45,091, IBEX 35 +1.28% at 17,663, PSI +1.70% at 8,604, SMI +0.67% at 13,245, AEX +0.63% at 1,000

European equities closed higher, with notable gains in major indices such as the Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX, reflecting a generally positive sentiment across the region.

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16:35

National Advertising Review Board concluded T-Mobile US (TMUS) failed to comply with recommendations for cost savings claim for its cellular service plans

16:32

US sells 4-week bills at a high rate of 3.630%, B/C 2.86x; sells 8-week bills at a high rate of 3.630%, B/C 2.84x

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 +1.22% at 5,955, Dax 40 +1.28% at 24,876, FTSE 100 +0.12% at 10,150, CAC 40 +0.99% at 8,149, FTSE MIB +1.36% at 45,091, IBEX 35 +1.28% at 17,663, PSI +1.70% at 8,604, SMI +0.67% at 13,245, AEX +0.63% at 1,000

16:20

President Trump and NATO Secretary General Rutte reached a verbal understanding on Greenland, but no formal document has been produced, CNN reports citing sources

16:06

Ukraine President Zelensky says territorial issue not solved yet

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This rally may signal optimism ahead of the US session, potentially impacting risk assets and influencing flows into equities. Traders should monitor if this momentum carries into the US for broader market implications.

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