The STOXX Europe 50 Index is up 41.28 points or 0.80% today to 5193.32

--Largest one day point and percentage gain since Monday, May 25, 2026

--Up two of the past three trading days

--Off 1.94% from its record close of 5295.94 hit Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026

--Highest closing value since Wednesday, May 27, 2026