Europe’s STOXX 600 index gained 0.7%, marking its first weekly advance in three weeks. Healthcare and financial shares led the rise in a holiday-shortened week with low trading volumes. Key performances included advances in German, French, and British markets. Despite achieving all-time highs earlier, STOXX 600’s overall 2024 gain stands at 5.2%.
Dollar flat near one-week high as investors await Warsh’s Jackson Hole debut
The euro and sterling were subdued near one-week lows against the greenback, last at $1.1652 and $1.3597, respectively, though both remained on track for a
August 28, 2026