military spending

Market optimism grows on Ukraine talks and tariff reprieve

European markets surged as defense and banking stocks drove the STOXX 600 to a record high, fueled by military spending growth and easing trade tensions.

February 17, 2025

military spending

Market optimism grows on Ukraine talks and tariff reprieve

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