European stock markets on the rise amid improved German business sentiment

European stock markets are experiencing an upward trend today, driven by improved economic sentiment in Germany and positive corporate news. The FTSE MIB index is up 1.29% in Milan, reaching 39,477 points. The FTSE Italia All-Share is also rising, gaining 1.23% to 41,740 points. Euro Stoxx 50: +1.44% at 5,493.85 points DAX (Germany): +1.34% at 23,161.60 points CAC 40 (France): +1.48% at 8,140.92 points FTSE 100 (UK): +0.78% at 8,705.59 points AEX (Netherlands): +1.06% at 925.40 points IBEX 35 (Spain): +1.38% at 13,507.54 points SMI (Switzerland): +0.56% at 13,089.60 points PSI (Portugal): +1.37% at 6,866.66 points BEL 20 (Belgium): +0.88% at 4,513.80 points ATX (Austria): +0.03% at 4,298.81 points OMXS30 (Sweden): +0.37% at 2,640.60 point WIG20 (Poland): +1.12% at 2,798.76 points Budapest SE (Hungary): +1.05% at 90,914.74 points BIST 100 (Turkey): +3.76* at 9,648.66 points The improved business climate in Germany has contributed to today’s rally. According to the Ifo Institute in Munich, the business climate index rose to 86.7 in March, indicating growing confidence among German businesses. According to a Reuters survey, most investors and strategists expect a potential stock market correction in the next three months, with a decline of 10% or more before a recovery and new highs in 2026.