The performance of European capital markets in the second quarter of 2025 (April-June) was moderate, according to a report by the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) compiling data from its members. The economic slowdown in the euro area, as reported by the EU’s statistical office (Eurostat) (see EUROPE B13694A23), and geopolitical uncertainties weighed on activity in the financial sector.
On the equity side, market capitalisation and the number of listed companies remained...