European Stoxx 600 Index Forecasted to Rise by 2026

The European Stoxx 600 Index is projected to increase by approximately 1% to reach 623 points by the end of 2026, according to the average prediction of 17 analysts. According to Odaily, the index has nearly recovered from losses incurred due to the Iran conflict. However, strategists caution that this rebound may not be sustainable as the full impact of rising energy costs has yet to be realized. Deutsche Bank, DekaBank, UBS Group, and UniCredit have slightly lowered their index targets in the latest survey. HSBC remains the most optimistic, forecasting the index to rise to 670 points, an 8% increase. Conversely, TFS Futures and Bank of America are the most pessimistic, predicting a potential decline of about 9%.