February 8, 2026

Stoxx 600 marks 2nd-best run this century with 7-month rally: mining and banking stocks lead surge

Stoxx 600 marks 2nd-best run this century with 7-month rally: mining and banking stocks lead surge

European stocks have marked an impressive performance, with the Stoxx 600 index achieving gains for seven consecutive months, marking its longest streak since 2013. This rally, characterized by a 14.4% increase, is driven notably by a surge in mining stocks, with the Stoxx Basic Resources index increasing by 65.6%, and banking stocks, with the Stoxx Banks index rising by 39.9%. This growth aligns with sector trends indicating a resurgence in resource-based industries and an improved lending environment contributing to strength in banking sectors.

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