European Stocks Rise as Tech Selloff Eases

2026-08-25 07:16 By Joana Ferreira 1 min. read

European stocks traded higher on Tuesday as risk sentiment improved and the recent selloff in global technology shares showed signs of easing.

The STOXX 50 rose 0.6%, while the broader STOXX 600 gained 0.4%.

Investors are now turning their attention to chip giant Nvidia’s earnings report later this week for fresh clues about the strength and durability of demand for AI-related technology.

Elsewhere, oil prices remained under pressure after US threats of an “economic D-Day” of sanctions on Iran failed to deliver the impact markets had anticipated.

Investors were also assessing the implications of the US Treasury Department’s expanded debt buyback programme, following reports that the Treasury could draw on its nearly $1 trillion General Account to help finance the purchases rather than relying on new debt issuance.

In Europe, meanwhile, revised data showed that Germany’s economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026, slightly above the initial estimate.



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European Stocks Rise as Tech Selloff Eases
European stocks traded higher on Tuesday as risk sentiment improved and the recent selloff in global technology shares showed signs of easing. The STOXX 50 rose 0.6%, while the broader STOXX 600 gained 0.4%. Investors are now turning their attention to chip giant Nvidia’s earnings report later this week for fresh clues about the strength and durability of demand for AI-related technology. Elsewhere, oil prices remained under pressure after US threats of an “economic D-Day” of sanctions on Iran failed to deliver the impact markets had anticipated. Investors were also assessing the implications of the US Treasury Department’s expanded debt buyback programme, following reports that the Treasury could draw on its nearly $1 trillion General Account to help finance the purchases rather than relying on new debt issuance. In Europe, meanwhile, revised data showed that Germany’s economy grew 0.3% in the second quarter of 2026, slightly above the initial estimate.
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