European equities are rallying as lower crude prices following the Iran ceasefire improve the regions near-term outlook, easing inflation and boosting corporate margins. While the STOXX 600 has hit record highs, investors remain unconvinced that the gains will trigger a lasting shift away from Wall Street, where AI-driven earnings growth continues to underpin stronger market performance.

European markets showed resilience on Monday, buoyed by a surge in technology stocks. Investors are cautiously optimistic following a de-escalation of Middle East tensions between…

Tech shares rebound on Wall Street after last week’s sell-off