European Stocks Get a Tiny Boost While Oil Prices Loom Large

The European stock market had a little pep in its step, with the STOXX 600 index climbing by 0.2%. Healthcare was the shining star, but some earnings reports left investors scratching their heads. Oil prices are still high, thanks to geopolitical drama, making everyone a bit nervous about inflation. Now, all eyes are on US job market data that could shake things up for the Federal Reserve.