Global Markets | Europe’s STOXX 600 rises as defence stocks gain on BAE results; ECB in focus by ET Markets | February 18, 2026 4:04 pm | Indian Stocks, Market, News The STOXX 600 index rose on Wednesday, with defence stocks in the lead following strong earnings from the UK’s BAE Systems, while investors mulled the outlook for monetary policy amid reports of a leadership change at the European Central Bank.
