Europe starts in the green as Goldman revises its outlook to the upside. Interest rate hikes in the eurozone – markets in a minute

Europe starts in the green with Goldman revising the “Expectations” upwards. Global stocks are preparing for the best week since March

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Europe started the day in the green, marking a week of gains, following the global trend. Investors excited about the possibility of implementing a stimulus package that would boost the economy eventually overshadowed the “hawkish” statements of central banks.

The Stoxx 600 – the benchmark for mass index – rose 0.41% to 466.24 points. Of the 20 sectors leading the European “benchmark,” household products and travel lead the gains.

Among the major European markets, Frankfurt rose 0.25%, Paris rose 0.50% and Madrid rose 0.52%.

London collects 0.52%, Amsterdam leads slightly (0.09%) and Milan collects 0.59%.

Here, the Lisbon Stock Exchange follows the European trend and is up 0.38%.

Goldman Sachs revised the “forecast” upward for the Stoxx 600 in six months from 470 to 480 points, plus the three-month forecast, to 470 points, and at 12 months (500 points).

Globally, the MSCI World Index ended the week up 2.9%, on the cusp of posting its best week since March.