The move strengthened during the day: Reuters had already recorded a 0.5% STOXX 600 gain at 08:16 GMT. Banks were among the main supports. In an analysis published at 12:30, XTB reported gains of more than 4% for Société Générale and BNP Paribas.
Market commentary linked the rebound to the US midterm election results and a reassessment of their economic consequences. This is an interpretation of price movements, rather than a measurement isolating their cause.
The quoted levels are observations at different times, not closing prices. European trading was still under way when these snapshots were taken.