Investing.com - European stock markets rose Friday, regaining momentum as investors digested a slew of significant corporate earnings ahead of the release of key U.S. inflation data.European stock markets have received a healthy handover from Asia, with most markets buoyed by gains in the technology sector as investors cheered strong earnings from Microsoft stock rose 3.3% after the U.K.
Concerns over disruptions to Middle East supplies also remained in play as Israel stepped up its strikes against the militant group Hamas in Gaza, ensuring tensions remained elevated in the oil-rich region even with a war with Iran not materializing.
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