London, RakyatNTT.ID – European stock markets closed in positive territory on Tuesday, even as investor sentiment was clouded by concerns over a possible U.S. government shutdown and its impact on global financial markets.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance warned that a shutdown was “very likely” due to stalled budget negotiations with Democrats. Such a scenario could delay the release of the non-farm payrolls report scheduled later this week—an indicator closely watched by the Federal Reserve to guide monetary policy.

The pan-European STOXX 600 index climbed 0.48% (2.65 points) to 558.18. London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.54% (50.59 points) to 9,350.43, Germany’s DAX gained 0.57% (135.66 points) to 23,880.72, while France’s CAC 40 advanced 0.19% (15.07 points) to 7,895.94.

Sector Performance

Most sectors ended higher, though energy stocks tumbled 1.6%, marking their biggest daily drop in more than three weeks. Shares of TotalEnergies and BP fell more than 1% each. The automotive sector slipped 0.4%, while travel & leisure lost 0.3%.

Meanwhile, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde reiterated that the eurozone economy remains resilient against U.S. tariffs, with inflation risks seen as “fairly contained.”

Movers in Focus

Lufthansa plunged 7.1%, snapping a five-session rally, after pilots’ union VC approved a strike plan over pension disputes.