Survey shows market strategists expect the Stoxx Europe 600 to rise about 11% by year-end to 635 points, viewing Iran war and oil spike as temporary. Unicredit SA and Deka Bank lifted targets to 670, implying 17% upside, while TFS Derivatives and Bank of America see a 2% drop. Citi’s Beata Manthey kept a 640 Stoxx 600 target, overweighting the UK. Goldman Sachs sees 5–7% EPS growth for 2026–27, below consensus but positive.

2026-03-23

Survey shows market strategists expect the Stoxx Europe 600 to rise about 11% by year-end to 635 points, viewing Iran war and oil spike as temporary. Unicredit SA and Deka Bank lifted targets to 670, implying 17% upside, while TFS Derivatives and Bank of America see a 2% drop. Citi’s Beata Manthey kept a 640 Stoxx 600 target, overweighting the UK. Goldman Sachs sees 5–7% EPS growth for 2026–27, below consensus but positive.