European stock markets strengthen after the publication of economic data

European stock indexes are showing growth due to published data on the state of the trade balance of the eurozone countries. According to the trading results, the British FTSE 100 rose by 1.4%, reaching 8,445.21 points. In France, the CAC 40 index increased by 2.29% to 7,494.58 points, while the German DAX rose by 2.71% to 21,855.03 points.

Earlier, statistical data on the eurozone's foreign trade balance for February were published. The surplus in the region increased significantly, reaching 24 billion euros compared to 1 billion euros recorded in January. This information was published by the European statistical agency Eurostat.

The shares of the Dutch company Akzo Nobel, specializing in the production of paints and coatings, stood out against the background of corporate news. During trading in Frankfurt, their value rose by 8.83% after the publication of the quarterly report for the first three months of 2025. The document pointed to the positive price dynamics and a noticeable reduction in operating costs.