LONDON, 18th September, 2026 (WAM) -- European stock markets rose on Thursday as falling oil prices and a halt in the global sell-off in the bond market boosted risk appetite.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.9% to 642.6 points, with most European stock markets posting gains. Shares of metal mining companies climbed 2.1%, leading gains on the index.
Automotive stocks rose 1.7%, supported by gains of around 2% in BMW, Renault, and Volkswagen shares.
The UK FTSE index rose 1.2%, recording its biggest one-day gain in more than two months.