EU Stock Markets Today (16.12.2025): STOXX 600 Holds Steady as Banks Rise, Defence Stocks Slide Ahead of Key U.S. Jobs Data
European stocks edged higher Tuesday, with the STOXX 600 up 0.2% at 583.39 by 09:12 GMT. Banks and healthcare shares advanced, while defence and technology stocks fell sharply. Investors limited risk ahead of delayed U.S. jobs data and major central bank meetings. Spain’s IBEX and France’s CAC 40 each rose about 0.3% in morning trade.
