2/5/2025, 2:23:02 pm

European shares rise on signs of easing Sino-US trade tensions

European shares rose 0.9% on Friday, lifted by hopes of easing U.S.-China trade tensions and strong corporate earnings. The STOXX 600 index rebounded after two monthly declines. Companies like Shell, Standard Chartered, Danske Bank, and Airbus saw gains after beating expectations. Apple cut its buyback program and warned of tariff costs. Investors await key economic data.