Europe’s stock market revival

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Europe’s stock markets have been quietly on the rise, turning heads on global trading floors. Why the sudden shift in fortunes? Several factors stand out.

First, European shares look cheap after years of the US outperforming. Investors have finally noticed and see a chance to snap up bargains. Then there’s the European Central Bank’s accommodating stance, plus Germany’s push for more government spending – a one-two punch that often boosts stocks.

On top of that, some of the geopolitical uncertainty that rattled American markets – think on-again-off-again tariff threats – has nudged traders to seek new hunting grounds for growth. Europe, often considered undervalued, has become a natural place to park money.