S. economic data lifted gold prices and strengthened expectations that the Federal Reserve may ease monetary policy, Reuters reported.

30 points by 0708 GMT, with investors balancing improving corporate earnings prospects against renewed geopolitical risks. 4%.

7% as higher gold prices boosted sentiment toward the sector. The latest moves came as Europe's earnings season largely moved into the background, with investors turning their attention toward economic indicators, monetary policy and geopolitical developments for fresh catalysts.

Second-quarter profit expectations have also continued to improve, providing some support to equities. S.

economic data, while changing expectations around Federal Reserve policy helped improve risk appetite. S.

economic indicators for clues about the timing and scale of potential changes in interest rates. Geopolitical tensions remained a key concern.

S. President Donald Trump warned of continued disruption and higher fuel costs linked to the ongoing conflict.

3% as crude oil prices advanced, reflecting continued concerns over supply risks stemming from the conflict. However, gains across the broader market were limited by weakness in defensive consumer sectors.

With earnings momentum becoming less dominant as a market driver, investors are increasingly assessing the impact of monetary policy, commodity prices and geopolitical risks on the outlook for European equities.