News › Markets  ·  17 Oct 2026, 9:34 AM IST  ·  3 days ago

European shares close out best week since June as earnings soften blow from tech selloff

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In one line — European shares rose significantly due to robust earnings across multiple sectors, providing a buffer against a global tech stock decline. The STOXX 600 index climbed by 0.7%, achieving its best performance since June. C

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Source: Economic Times · AI-summarised by Anadi · Updated 17 Oct 2026, 10:42 AM IST

What Happened

European shares rose significantly due to robust earnings across multiple sectors, providing a buffer against a global tech stock decline. The STOXX 600 index climbed by 0.7%, achieving its best performance since June. Companies like Aixtron and Nordex marked impressive gains, while the tech sector displayed noteworthy stability. With the euro zone's inflation rate reaching 3.