The STOXX Europe 50 Index is up 15.70 points or 0.29% today to 5496.59

--Up two of the past three trading days

--Off 0.93% from its record close of 5548.17 hit Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026

--Highest closing value since Monday, Aug. 17, 2026

--Off 0.93% from its 52-week high of 5548.17 hit Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026