European equities heat up

European equities have been one of the standout market stories of the year. Despite trade tensions, geopolitical uncertainty and persistent questions about growth, the region has delivered unexpectedly strong equity performance, challenging assumptions about where investors can find opportunity.

In this episode of Barclays Brief, host Patrick Coffey speaks to Emmanuel Cau, Head of European & Asia Equity Strategy, about what’s driving this resilience. They explore the convergence of several tailwinds, including stronger-than-expected growth, a boom in manufacturing and investment, and renewed demand for diversification beyond large-cap technology stocks.

The discussion also examines why earnings growth is becoming increasingly important in a higher-for-longer interest-rate environment. Cau also challenges the idea that Europe is merely an anti-AI trade, highlighting how the region is benefiting from the broader AI investment cycle.

Looking ahead, they discuss the factors that could determine whether Europe's strong equity performance continues, including the role of banks, the outlook for earnings, and the geopolitical and energy-related risks investors need to watch.

Clients can read more on Barclays Live:

•Earnings Season Watch: Learnings from Q2 earnings – higher for longer

•Equity Market Review: US cools, Europe heats up

•European Equity Strategy: France – Deficits, elections and déjà vu

Listeners can also explore the topic further:

• European rates: Inflation & AI waves collide

•Metals & mining: meltdown or opportunity?

•AI goes economy-wide

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