Market Report - Europe Close

Europe close: Markets rally despite rising oil prices

By Josh White

Date: Monday 30 Mar 2026

(Sharecast News) - European equity markets rallied on Monday, shrugging off a sharp surge in oil prices driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East, as investors focused on resilience in risk appetite despite mounting geopolitical risks, although sentiment remained fragile.
The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.94% to 580.73, with Germany's...

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