European stock markets traded higher in choppy dealings on Thursday, supported by a rebound in technology shares as investors weighed geopolitical developments in the Middle East and signs of continued strength in artificial intelligence-related demand, as per a Reuters report.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 0.4% to 638.66 in early trading, recovering part of the sharp losses recorded in the previous session. According to Reuters, market sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that Iran wanted to negotiate, easing some concerns over an escalation in the regional conflict.
