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Amid cautious optimism regarding corporate performance, European markets opened higher on Tuesday driven by growth prospects in the technology sector. The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.7% to reach 625.20 points in early trading. STMicroelectronics led the sector's gains after raising revenue targets for its data center business, while investors remain focused on Eurozone inflation data to gauge the impact of Middle East conflicts on the regional economy.
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Sign InThis rally comes as the semiconductor industry experiences strong momentum, with peers like ASML and Infineon benefiting from positive demand forecasts for AI-related hardware, pushing the broader European tech index up by 2.4%. Market resilience is being tested by energy price volatility stemming from US-Iran tensions, which raises concerns about renewed inflationary pressures that could influence upcoming European Central Bank ECB policy decisions.
Looking ahead, traders are monitoring support levels near 620 points as macroeconomic data remains the primary catalyst. According to the economic calendar, market participants are awaiting a speech by ECB President Christine Lagarde on May 28, 2026, alongside the release of the Monetary Policy Meeting Accounts on the same day, which will provide critical signals for the Eurozone's interest rate trajectory.