European equities opened higher, with Stoxx 600 +0.1%, DAX +0.2%, FTSE 100 +0.2%; CAC 40 fell 0.6% on Hermes slowdown.
ASML lifted its annual sales outlook, boosting sentiment as AI-driven demand for its chip‑equipment surged, lifting the stock 0.16%.
US President Trump signaled Iran peace talks within two days after Pakistan talks, while the US keeps a blockade affecting oil flows.
Brent crude rose 0.3% to $95.10 per barrel, WTI fell 0.2% to $91.12, keeping oil above pre‑war levels but below $100.