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The STOXX 600 index held firm at 636.43 points on Monday, sustained by a 1.4% gain across the technology sector. The rally suggests a tactical pivot among investors who are reassessing Europe’s limited exposure to artificial intelligence compared to the more volatile markets in the United States and Asia.

Chip manufacturers led the charge as Soitec and STMicroelectronics posted significant gains, signaling renewed risk appetite. While crude oil prices ticked upward as geopolitical tremors persisted, equity markets demonstrated unexpected resilience. The focus remains on whether the current market stability can endure as traders monitor the longevity of the U.S. and Iran-brokered ceasefire.