--- title: "Earnings, Trade Outlook Lift European Bourses Midday" description: "European bourses rose midday Tuesday, driven by earnings reports and a new trade deal between the EU and India. Bank stocks led the gains, while food and property shares lagged. The Stoxx Europe 600 I" type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/273840711.md" published_at: "2026-01-27T11:54:00.000Z" --- # Earnings, Trade Outlook Lift European Bourses Midday > European bourses rose midday Tuesday, driven by earnings reports and a new trade deal between the EU and India. Bank stocks led the gains, while food and property shares lagged. The Stoxx Europe 600 Index increased by 0.4%, with notable gains in the Banks Index (1.4%) and Technology Index (0.2%). The trade agreement aims to enhance supply chains, reduce tariffs, and create jobs. The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index indicated below-average market volatility, suggesting a stable outlook for the coming month. 06:54 AM EST, 01/27/2026 (MT Newswires) -- European bourses tracked moderately higher midday Tuesday as traders weighed earnings reports and an India-Europe trade announcement. Bank stocks led gains on continental trading floors, while food and property shares lagged. Investors also eyed Wall Street futures flashing green, and higher closes overnight on Asian exchanges. In economic news, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described a new trade deal between the European Union and India as a "tale of two giants who choose partnership." The agreement will integrate the EU-India supply chains, cut tariffs and create jobs for "millions of workers," claimed von der Leyen. The pan-continental Stoxx Europe 600 Index was up 0.4% mid-session. The Stoxx Europe 600 Technology Index was up 0.2%, and the Stoxx 600 Banks Index gained 1.4%. The Stoxx Europe 600 Oil and Gas Index rose 0.1%, while the Stoxx 600 Europe Food and Beverage Index declined 0.4%. The REITE, a European REIT index, fell 0.4%, while the Stoxx Europe 600 Retail Index was up 0.2%. On the national market indexes, Germany's DAX was up 0.1%, and the FTSE 100 in London gained 0.6%. The CAC 40 in Paris was up 0.3%, and Spain's IBEX 35 eased 0.2%. Yields on benchmark 10-year German bonds were higher, near 2.88%. Front-month North Sea Brent crude-oil futures were down 0.1% at $64.72 a barrel. The Euro Stoxx 50 volatility index was down 1.5% at 17.02, indicating below-average volatility for European stock markets in the next 30 days, a positive signal. A reading above 20 indicates choppier markets ahead, while below 20 suggests calmer exchanges. MT Newswires does not provide investment advice. Unauthorized reproduction is strictly prohibited. ### Related Stocks - [ESTX.AU - ETFS Capital Ltd.](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/ESTX.AU.md) - [DJMC.UK - iShares EURO STOXX Mid UCITS ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DJMC.UK.md) - [IEUA.UK - iShares EURO STOXX 50 UCITS ETF (Acc) EUR](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IEUA.UK.md) - [L6EW.UK - Ossiam STOXX Europe 600 Equal Weight NR](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/L6EW.UK.md) - [FEZ.US - SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/FEZ.US.md) - [DJSC.UK - iShares EURO STOXX Small UCITS ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DJSC.UK.md) - [PBEU.US - Portfolio Building Block Eur Bks Idx ETF](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PBEU.US.md) ## Related News & Research | Title | Description | URL | |-------|-------------|-----| | Digital euro to cost EU banks 4-6 bln euros over 4 years, ECB estimates | The European Central Bank (ECB) estimates that introducing the digital euro will cost European banks between 4 billion a | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276333395.md) | | European corporate outlook brightens as results defy worst fears | The outlook for European corporate health has improved, with a projected 0.6% drop in Q4 2025 earnings, better than the | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276327764.md) | | ECB's Panetta says Chinese imports helped drive sharper-than-forecast inflation drop | European Central Bank policymaker Panetta highlighted significant risks to euro zone inflation, emphasizing the need to | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276510933.md) | | ES Energy Save Q4 EBIT At SEK 1.2 Million | ES Energy Save Holding AB (publ) :Q4 OPERATING INCOME INCREASED BY 13 PER CENT TO SEK 71.4 MILLION (63.0) Q4 EBIT AMOUNT | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276421436.md) | | Euro zone business activity improved in February as manufacturing bounced back, PMI shows | Euro zone business activity improved in February, with the HCOB Flash Eurozone Composite PMI rising to 51.9 from 51.3, i | [Link](https://longbridge.com/en/news/276426634.md) | --- > **Disclaimer**: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.