LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: Europe wraps up 2025 on a high

Reuters
2025.12.31 07:57
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European markets are closing 2025 on a high note, with the STOXX 600 reaching a new lifetime high, driven by strong performances in banks and basic resources. The index is up nearly 17% for the year, marking its best annual performance since 2021. While major exchanges are mostly closed for the New Year, trading is expected to resume fully on January 2. U.S. index contracts are slightly lower, and corporate news is limited, with Warner Bros likely to reject a $108.4 billion bid from Paramount Skydance.