European shares closed at over a month's high, boosted by technology stocks and optimism surrounding a potential Middle East conflict resolution. AI advancements and French government investments in tech also fueled gains. However, rising inflation concerns and a stalled merger deal led to some stock declines.

O índice pan-europeu Stoxx 600 encerrou em alta de 1,51%, o DAX, de Frankfurt, avançou 1,38%, o FTSE 100, de Londres, ganhou 0,99% e o CAC 40, de Paris, escalou 1,70%

Dow returned to above the 50k level, although equity futures pulled back after hours as NVIDIA shares slipped post-earnings despite beating on the top and bottom lines.

US stocks ended slightly higher as markets reacted to mixed corporate earnings and shifting geopolitical signals around Iran peace talks. S&P 500 and Dow rose, while Nvidia and…

Markets optimistic about signs of progress in US-Iran peace talks