European Bank Stocks Gain By 29% In First Half of 2025

July 1, 2025

Catenaa, Tuesday, July 01, 2025- European bank stocks had their strongest first-half since 1997, as the Stoxx 600 Banks Index rose by 29% by the end of June. The index was the top-performing subgroup in Europe, as investors piled into lenders for their strong returns and resilient earnings. An increase in deal-making added more fuel […]