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Europe stocks rise as oil retreat aids sentiment; PMI data in focus

Global Published 23 September 2026, 12:43 · archived 23 Sep 2026

European shares ‌inched higher on Wednesday as lower oil prices supported sentiment, while investors awaited key business activity data due ​later in the day. The benchmark pan-European ​STOXX 600 was up 0.4% at 645.04 points ⁠by 0708 GMT. Most major regional bourses ​also traded higher. Investors awaited S&P Global’s flash September ​purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey for the euro zone, which could provide fresh clues on the health of the ​region’s economy. Aerospace and defence stocks led sectoral gains, ​with Saab and Exosens among the top performers. Oil prices extended ‌their ⁠de...

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