While the intraday rally has stalled, the Euro Stoxx 50 index is still ~1% higher vs. yesterday’s close.
- The energy sector outperforms, with oil prices higher on the day.
- Meanwhile, hope surrounding tariff relaxation from the Trump admin has been used as an explainer during rallies over the past couple of sessions.
- This morning’s slightly-stronger-than expected German Ifo data also factors into the broader move, while banks have benefitted from a combination of higher yields and some price target upgrades at J.P.Morgan.
- The technical trend in Euro Stoxx 50 futures remains bullish. The next upside target is located at the Mar 19/20 highs (5,471.00).