London’s FTSE 100 (UKX) rose by 0.70%, closing at 9,645.
In Germany, the DAX index (DAX: IND) edged up 0.13% to 24,239, while France’s CAC 40 (CAC: IND) remained nearly flat, slipping 0.00% to 8,225.6.
Elsewhere in Europe, Finland’s manufacturing confidence declined sharply to -4 in October 2025, reversing the previously downwardly revised figure of 2 from the prior month.
Retail sector performance and other economic indicators continue to be monitored for further insights.
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