Paris (France) (AFP) – European stock markets ended higher on Wednesday, at record levels for Paris and London, driven by the performance of the banking, defense and raw materials sectors.

Published on: 02/18/2026 - 5:53 p.m.

The Paris Stock Exchange ended up 0.81% and set a new record during the session and at the close, as did the London Stock Exchange (+1.23%). Frankfurt is up 1.12%, close to its peaks.

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