European and US stock markets rise amid banking and energy relief

European stock markets closed with significant gains, driven by the banking sector and easing energy prices. In Portugal, the PSI index rose 0.82% to 9,554.88 points, led by a 3.60% surge in Banco Comercial Português (BCP) shares. Other Portuguese gains included CTT and Mota-Engil, while EDP Renováveis and Galp Energia saw declines.

In the United States, major indices experienced sharp increases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1,104.02 points (2.15%), the S&P 500 climbed 2.35%, and the Nasdaq 100 surged over 2.74%. The pan-European Stoxx 600 also saw substantial growth during the session.