European Shares Climb on US Political Relief as Banks, Clean Energy and Novo Nordisk Lead Gains
European equities advanced in afternoon trade after Democrats secured control of both chambers of the US Congress, easing some policy uncertainty and lifting risk appetite across global markets. Banks and clean-energy stocks outperformed, while Novo Nordisk surged after raising its full-year sales and profit guidance, reinforcing the market’s preference for sectors with both cyclical and structural growth drivers.
