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STOXX 600 Hits Record as Tech Stocks Surge
12/30/2025
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- The pan-European STOXX 600 closed at a record level on December 29, 2025, up 0.09% to 589.25.
- Technology and consumer stocks rose, offsetting declines in defence and financial sectors.
- U.S.-Ukraine peace talks influenced sentiment, with unresolved issues weighing on defence stocks.
- Investors will monitor the U.S. Federal Reserve's meeting minutes after a recent rate cut.
- Ion Beam Applications rose 4.6% after securing a contract in South Korea.
