Market Report - Europe Close

Europe close: Shares rally on EZ PMI, confidence data despite bond worries

By Frank Prenesti

Date: Friday 21 Aug 2026

(Sharecast News) - European shares closed higher on Friday as upbeat eurozone sdata helped offset fears sparked by rising bond yields with investors sceptical about the US government's ability to quell inflation.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index finished the week 0.51% higher at 653.64. Major regional bourses were all higher, with...

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