Equity benchmarks across the continent advanced for a third consecutive session, buoyed by easing U.S.–China trade tensions and continued strength in global technology shares. The STOXX 600 rose 0.7%, driven by industrial and semiconductor gains. Investors welcomed softer bond yields and steady U.S. inflation data, which supported risk appetite worldwide. London’s FTSE 100 benefited from energy and materials stocks, while Frankfurt’s DAX tracked chip-sector momentum following Nvidia’s record valuation surge. Analysts noted that broad-based optimism and improving earnings visibility are setting the stage for the region’s strongest monthly close since June.