European markets started 2025 positively, with the Stoxx 600 index rising 0.28% after the New Year’s Day holiday. Oil and gas, along with mining stocks, led the gains, up 1.47% and 1.32%, respectively. However, banks and media stocks saw slight declines of 0.1% and 0.33%. Major bourses also climbed, including the FTSE 100, CAC 40, and DAX. Meanwhile, Asian stocks mixed, with Chinese markets experiencing losses. U.S. stock futures rose slightly, with traders optimistic after two years of over 20% annual gains. Investors remain cautious following a deadly New Orleans attack under investigation as a potential terrorist act.
