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European equities rose in September, buoyed by broader global gains supported by the Fed’s rate cut.

European equities were slightly higher in August but continue to underperform US equities. European macro data were mixed, with PMIs improving in manufacturing but weakening in services.

Europe’s strategic autonomy is no longer a theory; it’s a trending headline, a policy priority, and an investment theme. But with many players now crowding the space, real differentiation lies not in retelling the story, but in how you act on it. At Candriam, we see Europe’s autonomy shift not as a short-term theme, but as a long-term, multi-sector transformation.

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, the EU and the US successfully concluded a trade agreement, paving the way for strengthened economic relations between the two regions. While initial reports caused some confusion, it now appears that most pharmaceutical products, excluding certain generics, will be subject to a 15% tariff.

After a sustained period of outperformance versus other regions, European equity markets have underperformed in recent weeks. This shift was marked by a notable rotation into US technology stocks during the month of June.

European equities closed May higher but are no longer outperforming US equities.

Global manufacturers are navigating a highly challenging environment marked by tariffs, trade conflicts and new alliances, supply chain disruptions, and rising geopolitical tensions.

Over the past twenty-five years, the medical biotechnology sector has profoundly transformed the therapeutic landscape. From the fight against cancer to the development of Covid-19 vaccines in record time, advances in biopharma have changed the outcome for millions of patients worldwide.