European stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday, gaining some traction following multiple muted sessions with strong support from financials and consumer discretionary companies. The Eurozone's STOXX 50 added 0.7% to 6,022 and the pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.5% to 621.4, decimals away from the record high touched last week. Banks closed sharply higher and insurers gained for a second session, benefiting from another positive session for benchmark sovereign bonds. UniCredit, BNP Paribas, and AXA gained between 1.7% and 2.7%. Meanwhile, auto producers and luxury brands were supported by the outlook of a slash to metal tariffs by the United States and hopes of strong retail sales in China in their holiday period. LVMH, Mercedes Benz, and BMW gained between 2.5% and 1%. In turn, Bayer surged 7.5% as it prepared to announce a $10.5 billion settlement on future cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller.

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, rose to 6045 points on February 17, 2026, gaining 1.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.02% and is up 9.24% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. Historically, the Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) reached an all time high of 6110.80 in February of 2026. Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on February 17 of 2026.

Euro Area's main stock market index, the EU50, rose to 6045 points on February 17, 2026, gaining 1.11% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.02% and is up 9.24% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from Euro Area. The Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50) is expected to trade at 5902.67 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 5355.07 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 8,384.50 48.57 0.58% 3.36% 2.17% Feb/17
DE40 25,077.00 203.57 0.82% 0.47% 9.77% Feb/17
IT40 45,817.47 373.17 0.82% 1.38% 18.84% Feb/17
ES35 17,973.00 130.50 0.73% 1.74% 36.74% Feb/17
EU100 1,796.65 8.71 0.49% 2.39% 12.02% Feb/17
EU600 621.28 2.76 0.45% 2.34% 11.51% Feb/17
EU50 6,045.40 46.71 0.78% 2.02% 9.24% Feb/17

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
ASML Holding 1,199.20 4.20 0.35% 67.44% 587.18B Feb/17
LVMH 527.70 9.40 1.81% -25.16% 327.69B Feb/17
L'Oréal 390.45 5.40 1.40% 14.23% 237.46B Feb/17
SAP 169.64 1.28 0.76% -39.06% 233.95B Feb/17
Siemens 235.75 0.80 0.34% 4.22% 231.38B Feb/17
Linde 407.80 5.20 1.29% -6.60% 217.98B Feb/17
Inditex 57.04 0.24 0.42% 2.63% 200.97B Feb/17
Banco Santander 10.41 0.13 1.22% 74.70% 198.99B Feb/17
Airbus 196.50 -0.70 -0.36% 13.58% 183.66B Feb/17
Allianz 372.40 3.20 0.87% 13.23% 169.28B Feb/17




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Euro Area Inflation Rate 1.70 2.00 percent Jan 2026
Euro Area Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Feb 2026
Euro Area Unemployment Rate 6.20 6.30 percent Dec 2025

Euro Area Stock Market Index (EU50)
The EURO STOXX 50 is a major stock market index which tracks the performance of 50 Blue-chip companies based in twelve Euro Area countries: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
6045.40 5978.75 6110.80 615.90 1986 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: Euro Area

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STOXX 600 Approaches Record High
European stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday, gaining some traction following multiple muted sessions with strong support from financials and consumer discretionary companies. The Eurozone's STOXX 50 added 0.7% to 6,022 and the pan-European STOXX 600 gained 0.5% to 621.4, decimals away from the record high touched last week. Banks closed sharply higher and insurers gained for a second session, benefiting from another positive session for benchmark sovereign bonds. UniCredit, BNP Paribas, and AXA gained between 1.7% and 2.7%. Meanwhile, auto producers and luxury brands were supported by the outlook of a slash to metal tariffs by the United States and hopes of strong retail sales in China in their holiday period. LVMH, Mercedes Benz, and BMW gained between 2.5% and 1%. In turn, Bayer surged 7.5% as it prepared to announce a $10.5 billion settlement on future cancer lawsuits over its Roundup weedkiller.
2026-02-17
European Stocks Edge Higher
European shares inched higher on Tuesday, with the EURO STOXX 50 up 0.2% at 5,990 and the STOXX Europe 600 adding 0.1% to 619, as softer UK wage data supported rate cut expectations. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed average weekly earnings, including bonuses, rose 4.2% in Q4, below forecasts, strengthening the case for further easing by the Bank of England. On the corporate front, Antofagasta slid more than 3% despite reporting a 52% surge in 2025 core profit, driven by strong copper prices. Shares in InterContinental Hotels Group rose 0.5% after fourth-quarter room revenue topped forecasts. Spain’s Enagás edged slightly higher even as it warned of lower profit in 2026 following a 2025 boost from asset sales. Meanwhile, Elliott Management has reportedly built a more than 10% stake in Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings and plans to push for changes.
2026-02-17
European Stocks Head for Lower Open
European equity markets were set for a weaker open on Tuesday as risk appetite deteriorated, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and persistent concerns over AI disruption across certain sectors weighing on sentiment. Investors are also preparing for key economic releases, including final German inflation data, UK labor market figures, and the ZEW economic sentiment surveys for both the Eurozone and Germany. Corporate earnings are due from several major European names, including Antofagasta, InterContinental Hotels Group, Kerry Group, Carrefour, and Enagás. In premarket trading, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures were both down about 0.3%.
2026-02-17