European stocks rose at the start of the trading week due to positive sentiment from a Senate vote raising hopes for a bipartisan government funding deal. Major indices like Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 saw significant gains. Diageo shares surged after the appointment of former Tesco CEO Dave Lewis, indicating optimism for the company’s future. Currency rates remained stable, with gold prices increasing as a safe investment. Other companies like Novo Nordisk also saw stock increases following new partnerships. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)