European equities mark an unexpected high as sector leadership broadens

Fidelity European Trust

European equities have edged into fresh territory, setting a new record for the STOXX 600.

Technology has played a central role, with renewed enthusiasm around semiconductor equipment driving names such as ASML higher. The market has interpreted ongoing demand in artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure as a structural driver, reinforcing the sector’s ability to capture investment flows even in the face of cyclical uncertainty.

German engineering giant Siemens stood out with a gain of more than 4%, an isolated but telling example of how capital goods are finding buyers. This reflects an appetite for exposure to companies positioned at the heart of Europe’s modernisation drive, particularly in automation and energy transition.

Healthcare continued its steady climb, buoyed by easing concerns over regulatory pressures in the United States.

Fidelity European Trust PLC (LON:FEV) aims to be the cornerstone long-term investment of choice for those seeking European exposure across market cycles.

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