European stocks start 2025 on a positive note

European markets started 2025 in positive territory on Thursday.

All over Europe Stoxx 600 The index was 0.28% higher at 8:11 a.m. London time as regional bourses reopened after the New Year holiday.

Oil and gas and mining stocks led the gains and were 1.47% and 1.32% higher, respectively. Banks, meanwhile, were down 0.1% and media stocks were down 0.33%, making them the only two retreating sectors.

Major regional bourses also gained on Thursday, along with the UK FTSE 100 France, adding 0.29% CAC 40 0.21%, and Germany increased DAX It goes up 0.55%.

No big earnings or data releases on Thursday.

Asian stocks Trading was mixed overnight, with Chinese stocks leading losses after several major markets resumed trading after the New Year holiday.

US stock futures It was slightly higher as it was traded for 2025. Traders hope the market can regain the momentum that has pushed it to annual gains of more than 20% in two years.

Although US stocks fell in weak trade in the final days of 2024, the year still saw solid gains; The S&P 500 is up 23% last year, while the 30-stock Dow is up about 13%. Fueled by enthusiasm around artificial intelligence and lower interest rates Nasdaq Composite It surpassed with a 29% advance.

Investors will assess the impact on Thursday Deadly attack in New Orleans On New Year’s Day, it is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism.

The FBI said the suspect who drove his truck into the crowd “is not solely responsible” for the incident that killed at least 15 people.

— CNBC’s Christina Cheddar Berk and Sophie Kiderlin contributed to this market report