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The S&P 500 closed higher in the last session, gaining 0.72% to settle at $6,575.32, as investor sentiment was buoyed by easing inflation concerns following a series of dovish remarks from central bank officials. The index traded within a range of $6,554.29 to $6,609.67, reflecting a generally positive outlook. This upward movement was largely attributed to expectations of stable interest rates, which helped to underpin equity valuations across various sectors.

The FTSE MIB closed significantly higher in the last session, ending at €45,714.95, a robust increase of +3.17%. This strong performance was likely driven by positive sentiment surrounding recent European Central Bank commentary, which hinted at a potentially less aggressive stance on interest rate hikes than previously anticipated, coupled with encouraging industrial production data from the Eurozone. The index experienced a solid trading day, reaching a high of €45,914.68 before settling.

The CAC 40 closed higher in the last session, finishing at €7,981.27, a gain of 2.10%, as positive sentiment surrounding potential interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank buoyed investor confidence across European equities. The index experienced a robust trading day, reaching a high of €8,006.47 before settling, with broad market optimism outweighing any specific sector-led movements. This upward trajectory reflected a wider trend of investors anticipating more accommodative monetary policy, which typically supports riskier assets like stocks.

The IBEX 35 closed significantly higher in the last session, ending at €17,580.40, a robust increase of 3.11%. This strong performance, which saw the index trade between a day low of €17,467.60 and a day high of €17,626.80, was largely driven by positive sentiment surrounding recent European Central Bank commentary hinting at potential future interest rate cuts, alongside better-than-expected regional economic data releases. While no specific top movers were identified, the broad-based gains suggest a positive market reaction to these macroeconomic developments, indicating investor confidence in the economic outlook.