European Stocks Rise on Strong Earnings, Bond Yield Relief Amid AI Credit Fears

European equities closed higher on strong quarterly results and easing sovereign bond yields, despite a global tech sell-off driven by credit risk concerns in the AI sector. The Stoxx 600 rose 0.33%, with the FTSE 100 leading gains at 1.08%. The move reflects investor rotation into value and safe-haven assets, while AI-related credit fears persist.