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Aug 3, 2025
European bank shares hit highest level since 2008 crisis
European bank shares have surged to their highest levels since September 2008, marking a dramatic turnaround for a sector that has struggled for over a decade and a half. The STOXX 600 Europe Banks index climbed 1.9% this week, bringing year-to-date gains to nearly 38% and cementing banks as Europe's top-performing sector.