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title: "European Stocks Edge Higher in Quiet Trade"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276044387.md"
description: "European stocks rose in light trading on Monday, recovering from two days of declines. Over 60% of European companies exceeded profit expectations, supporting market stability. Upcoming earnings reports from Euronext, Orange, Airbus, Moncler, and Repsol are anticipated, along with updates from major mining firms. Investors are also awaiting UK labor market and inflation data, as well as the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes for insights on monetary policy."
datetime: "2026-02-16T08:42:10.000Z"
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# European Stocks Edge Higher in Quiet Trade

European equities moved higher in thin trading on Monday, rebounding after two sessions of declines from record levels, as investors balanced concerns over AI-driven disruption against a stronger-than-usual earnings season.

So far, just over 60% of European companies have topped profit expectations, well above the typical quarterly average of around 54%, providing underlying support to markets.

No major earnings releases are scheduled for Monday, but attention will turn in the coming days to results from Euronext, Orange, Airbus, Moncler, and Repsol.

Investors will also closely monitor reports from Europe’s four largest mining groups: Rio Tinto, Glencore, Anglo American, and Antofagasta.

Elsewhere, focus will shift to UK labor market data and inflation figures later this week, as well as the release of the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting minutes, which may provide further insight into the outlook for monetary policy.

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