The AI trade’s loss is Europe’s gain.
The Stoxx 600 climbed above its August peak on Thursday, with miners and consumer stocks leading.
The logic: Europe has little exposure to the AI chip trade that just got hit after the US midterms, and plenty of exposure to steel, mining and consumer goods.
ArcelorMittal rose 6% after beating profit forecasts.
Europe’s chip names didn’t escape: ASML fell 2.7% and Soitec 4.5%.
Cheaper oil helped too, with Brent back below $100.