Aug 17, 2026
✦The Economic Times
Global Market: European shares climb despite geopolitical risks; miners lead gains
European shares climbed on Monday as the STOXX 600 rose 0.2% to 659.30 points. Gains in basic resources and technology stocks helped the market, even as investors watched geopolitical risks. Miners led the rise as gold prices got a boost. Meanwhile, food and beverage stocks fell 0.7% during the session.