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European stock markets finished the day on a positive note on Monday, with the Stoxx Europe increasing by 0.94%. Germany's DAX also saw a rise of 1%.

Despite an upcoming election, rising unemployment, and troubles in the automotive sector, the outlook for German companies this year appears more positive when examining earnings forecasts.

On Friday, most European stock markets ended the day lower, with The Stoxx Europe dropping by 0.49%.

US stock futures showed small increases before the market opened on Friday, as investors looked for hints on what to expect.

European stock markets were slightly down on Friday afternoon as investors monitored falling interest rates.

Swiss stocks increased by 0.2% during their first trading day of 2025. In 2024, U.S. stock markets performed well, boosted by positive feelings about artificial intelligence and interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Traders are looking forward to data on U.S. manufacturing activity and speeches from officials of the Fed and the European Central Bank later today.

European stock markets faced challenges in finding a clear direction as new information from the British Retail Consortium revealed a drop in the number of shoppers on UK high streets.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index fell by 0.1% at 0815 GMT, but it is expected to rise by 0.7% for the week, with trading activity being low as traders returned from their New Year breaks. Swiss stocks increased by 0.5% in their first trading session of 2025, while the German DAX decreased by 0.2% and France's CAC 40 dropped by 0.5%. Sectors linked to China, like mining and automotive, faced challenges despite a Beijing official announcing plans to significantly boost funding through ultra-long treasury bonds in 2025 to encourage business investment and support consumers.

US stock futures increased before the market opened on Thursday, starting 2025 on a positive note as traders showed optimism.